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January 12, 2004
Union
of Orthodox Jewish Congregations
of America Applauds President Bush’s
Call for National
School Choice Incentive Fund
Today, the Union of
Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, through its Institute
for Public Affairs, applauded an announcement made by President
Bush on Friday that he would ask Congress to appropriate $50
million for a “national school choice incentive fund.” The fund is
designed to foster school choice initiatives and programs
throughout the country by making grants to states and localities
interested in creating school choice programs.
Nathan J. Diament, director of the Union’s Institute, issued the
following statement in connection with the President’s
announcement:
The Orthodox Jewish community applauds President Bush’s appeal to
Congress for the creation of a $50 million national school choice
incentive fund. President Bush understands a fundamental
principle, which Judaism has taught for centuries, that children
learn best when their parents guide their education.
The Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations commends President Bush
for his commitment to improving America’s educational system for
all children.
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