Just In Time for Xmas

Judy Rabin writes:
Hard to believe how pathetic this all is. Congress can't even scrape up a measly $11 million for the poorest, neediest kids - even Dickens' wildest imagination couldn't come up with this one. These guys spend more than that on the golf course. Yep, No Child Left Behind.

December 14, 2005

House Votes to Cut Head Start and  Other Key Programs; Senate
VoteScheduled for Tomorrow 

House Passes Labor HHS Conference  Report The House just 
voted215 to 213 to pass theLabor HHS Conference Report 
(negotiated appropriations bill). It is our understanding that
the conference report will cut Head Start by $11  million.
This means that programs will see a further reduction in
services and enrollment. To see how your  member
of Congress votedplease click here: _
http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2005/roll628.xml_ 
(http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2005/roll628.xml)  

Senate Vote on Labor HHS Conference  Report
Tomorrow Now that the conference report has passed
the House it must alsopass the Senate for it tobecome law.
The bill is scheduled to  be votedon in the Senate a 
tomorrow. We need  folk to call tomorrow(preferably in
the morning) in order to make sure  Head Start does not
receive a cut. We continue to hear that the vote will  be
exceedingly close so every call isgoing to make a big
difference. To get in  touch withyour two Senators dial
(202)225-3121. Ask to speak with the  legislative assistant
who handles Head Start. Tell them to vote against any cuts to
Head Start  and to oppose the Labor HHS Conference Report.