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McConnell Applauds Bipartisan Support of America COMPETES Act

Statement

Date: April 25, 2007
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Technology and Communication Science Education

Comprehensive legislation will encourage research and innovation in fields of science and technology

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement Wednesday on the passage of S. 761, the America COMPETES Act:

"By passing the America COMPETES Act today we set the path to keeping more of the jobs of the 21st Century right here in America, and ensuring that our children have the skills to keep America at the forefront of innovation and discovery.

"This bill received broad bipartisan support because it is an investment in our children, our schools and in the future of America. Our two parties' cooperation in passing this legislation shows us how we can and should work together to accomplish important things for the American people."


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