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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011

Floor Speech

Date: May 27, 2010
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Defense

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Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support of the Courtney-Petri-Matsui amendment regarding Troops to Teachers. The amendment includes provisions of the bipartisan 9/11 Troops to Teachers Enhancement Act, which I worked on with my colleagues and has 170 cosponsors.

Our amendment would make the program more accessible to those returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Additionally, it is the clear intent of this amendment to expand the number of school districts eligible to participate in the Troops to Teachers program.

With their proven service, diverse backgrounds, and leadership traits, our Nation's veterans can serve their country again by serving as teachers in our Nation's most vulnerable schools. Witnessing the success of this program in schools in my community has strengthened my determination to expand the Troops to Teachers program.

I urge the Members to vote in support of this amendment.

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