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Your man is stuck at 1% and below. Get over it.

NEA, Public Schools Ping

Any presidential candidate that talks about education is just pandering. We need to reclaim our schools one district at a time at the grass roots level. No president can fix the sorry state of our Marxist indoctrination centers.

Go FRed go!

Member Opinion
Fred Thompson	49.8%	1,545
Duncan Hunter	20.9%	649
Other/undecided	6.3%	195
Mitt Romney	5.8%	181
Ron Paul	5.8%	179
Rudy Giuliani	5.0%	156
Tom Tancredo	2.9%	91
Mike Huckabee	2.5%	77
John McCain	0.6%	18
Sam Brownback	0.3%	9
	99.9%	3,100

Has Hunter ever thought of promoting himself instead of trying to take Fred down?

..if the former Senator from the great state of Tennessee has answers for these questions, it would be good to hear them.

Funny how this person posts no evidence or links to back up the arguments in the piece.

I wonder how Duncan Hunter voted on NCLB...hmm...I mean, since he’s a small government conservative and all. And since you’re complaining about Fred. SURELY, Duncan voted against the abomination known as NCLB!! Right???

You’re going to be in trouble now! Talking about Fred’s actual record is off limits. You may, however, discuss his acting career, his wife, or his southern drawl.

Fred cosponsored. The appropriations: $10M a year for Howie Baker, $3M a year for the others.

S.2638
Title: A bill to provide support for certain institutes and schools.
Sponsor: Sen Frist, William H. [TN] (introduced 10/15/1998) Cosponsors (5)
Latest Major Action: 10/15/1998 Held at the desk.

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Here is the text of the legislation:

S.2638

To provide support for certain institutes and schools. (Considered and Passed by Senate)

October 15 (legislative day, OCTOBER 2), 1998

Mr. FRIST (for himself, Mr. DEWINE, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. SMITH of Oregon, Mr. THOMPSON, and Mr. WYDEN) introduced the following bill; which was read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed

A BILL

To provide support for certain institutes and schools.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

TITLE I--OREGON INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL STUDIES

SEC. 101. DEFINITIONS.

In this title:

Portland State University

(2) INSTITUTE- The term `Institute' means the Oregon Institute of Public Service and Constitutional Studies established under this title.

(3) SECRETARY- The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of Education.

SEC. 102. OREGON INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL STUDIES.

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon

Portland State University

SEC. 103. DUTIES.

Portland State University

(1) To generate resources, improve teaching, enhance curriculum development, and further the knowledge and understanding of students of all ages about public service, the United States Government, and the Constitution of the United States of America.

(2) To increase the awareness of the importance of public service, to foster among the youth of the United States greater recognition of the role of public service in the development of the United States, and to promote public service as a career choice.

(3) To establish a Mark O. Hatfield Fellows program for students of government, public policy, public health, education, or law who have demonstrated a commitment to public service through volunteer activities, research projects, or employment.

(4) To create library and research facilities for the collection and compilation of research materials for use in carrying out programs of the Institute.

(5) To support the professional development of elected officials at all levels of government.

SEC. 104. ADMINISTRATION.

(a) LEADERSHIP COUNCIL-

Portland State University

`(B) is established in accordance with this section.

(2) APPOINTMENTS- Of the individuals appointed under paragraph (1)(A)--

Portland State University

Willamette University

Pacific University

Oregon Health Sciences University

(B) at least 1 shall represent Mark O. Hatfield, his family, or a designee thereof;

(C) at least 1 shall have expertise in elementary and secondary school social sciences or governmental studies;

Oregon

(E) at least 1 shall be an elected official; and

(F) at least 3 shall be leaders in the private sector.

Portland State University

(b) CHAIRPERSON-

Portland State University

(2) REQUIREMENT- Upon the expiration of the term of the Chairperson of the individual designated as Chairperson under paragraph (1), or the term of the Chairperson elected under this paragraph, the members of the Leadership Council shall elect a Chairperson of the Leadership Council from among the members of the Leadership Council.

SEC. 105. ENDOWMENT FUND.

(a) MANAGEMENT- The endowment fund shall be managed in accordance with the standard endowment policies established by the Oregon University System.

(b) USE OF INTEREST AND INVESTMENT INCOME- Interest and other investment income earned (on or after the date of enactment of this subsection) from the endowment fund may be used to carry out the duties of the Institute under section 103.

(c) DISTRIBUTION OF INTEREST AND INVESTMENT INCOME- Funds realized from interest and other investment income earned (on or after the date of enactment of this subsection) shall be spent by Portland State University in collaboration with Willamette University, George Fox University, the Constitution Project, Warner Pacific University, Oregon Health Sciences University, and other appropriate educational institutions or community-based organizations. In expending such funds, the Leadership Council shall encourage programs to establish partnerships, to leverage private funds, and to match expenditures from the endowment fund.

SEC. 106. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title $3,000,000 for fiscal year 1999, and each subsequent fiscal year thereafter.

TITLE II--PAUL SIMON PUBLIC POLICY INSTITUTE

SEC. 201. DEFINITIONS.

In this title:

(1) ENDOWMENT FUND- The term `endowment fund' means a fund established by the University for the purpose of generating income for the support of the Institute.

(2) ENDOWMENT FUND CORPUS- The term `endowment fund corpus' means an amount equal to the grant or grants awarded under this title plus an amount equal to the matching funds required under section 202(d).

(3) ENDOWMENT FUND INCOME- The term `endowment fund income' means an amount equal to the total value of the endowment fund minus the endowment fund corpus.

(4) INSTITUTE- The term `Institute' means the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute described in section 202.

(5) SECRETARY- The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of Education.

(6) UNIVERSITY- The term `University' means Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Illinois.

SEC. 202. PROGRAM AUTHORIZED.

Paul Simon

Illinois

(c) DEPOSIT INTO ENDOWMENT FUND- The University shall deposit the proceeds of any grant received under this section into the endowment fund.

(d) MATCHING FUNDS REQUIREMENT- The University may receive a grant under this section only if the University has deposited in the endowment fund established under this title an amount equal to one-third of such grant and has provided adequate assurances to the Secretary that the University will administer the endowment fund in accordance with the requirements of this title. The source of the funds for the University match shall be derived from State, private foundation, corporate, or individual gifts or bequests, but may not include Federal funds or funds derived from any other federally supported fund.

(e) DURATION; CORPUS RULE- The period of any grant awarded under this section shall not exceed 20

years, and during such period the University shall not withdraw or expend any of the endowment fund corpus. Upon expiration of the grant period, the University may use the endowment fund corpus, plus any endowment fund income for any educational purpose of the University.

SEC. 203. INVESTMENTS.

(a) IN GENERAL- The University shall invest the endowment fund corpus and endowment fund income in those low-risk instruments and securities in which a regulated

insurance company may invest under the laws of the State of Illinois, such as federally insured bank savings accounts or comparable interest bearing accounts, certificates of deposit, money market funds, or obligations of the United States.

(b) JUDGMENT AND CARE- The University, in investing the endowment fund corpus and endowment fund income, shall exercise the judgment and care, under circumstances then prevailing, which a person of prudence, discretion, and intelligence would exercise in the management of the person's own business affairs.

SEC. 204. WITHDRAWALS AND EXPENDITURES.

(a) IN GENERAL- The University may withdraw and expend the endowment fund income to defray any expenses necessary to the operation of the Institute, including expenses of operations and maintenance, administration, academic and support personnel, construction and renovation, community and student services programs, technical assistance, and research. No endowment fund income or endowment fund corpus may be used for any type of support of the executive officers of the University or for any commercial enterprise or endeavor. Except as provided in subsection (b), the University shall not, in the aggregate, withdraw or expend more than 50 percent of the total aggregate endowment fund income earned prior to the time of withdrawal or expenditure.

(b) SPECIAL RULE- The Secretary is authorized to permit the University to withdraw or expend more than 50 percent of the total aggregate endowment fund income whenever the University demonstrates such withdrawal or expenditure is necessary because of--

(1) a financial emergency, such as a pending insolvency or temporary liquidity problem;

(2) a life-threatening situation occasioned by a natural disaster or arson; or

(3) another unusual occurrence or exigent circumstance.

(c) REPAYMENT-

(1) INCOME- If the University withdraws or expends more than the endowment fund income authorized by this section, the University shall repay the Secretary an amount equal to one-third of the amount improperly expended (representing the Federal share thereof).

(2) CORPUS- Except as provided in section 202(e)--

(A) the University shall not withdraw or expend any endowment fund corpus; and

(B) if the University withdraws or expends any endowment fund corpus, the University shall repay the Secretary an amount equal to one-third of the amount withdrawn or expended (representing the Federal share thereof) plus any endowment fund income earned thereon.

SEC. 205. ENFORCEMENT.

(a) IN GENERAL- After notice and an opportunity for a hearing, the Secretary is authorized to terminate a grant and recover any grant funds awarded under this section if the University--

(1) withdraws or expends any endowment fund corpus, or any endowment fund income in excess of the amount authorized by section 204, except as provided in section 202(e);

(2) fails to invest the endowment fund corpus or endowment fund income in accordance with the investment requirements described in section 203; or

General Accounting Office

(b) TERMINATION- If the Secretary terminates a grant under subsection (a), the University shall return to the Treasury of the United States an amount equal to the sum of the original grant or grants under this title, plus any endowment fund income earned thereon. The Secretary may direct the University to take such other appropriate measures to remedy any violation of this title and to protect the financial interest of the United States.

SEC. 206. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title $3,000,000 for fiscal year 1999, and each subsequent fiscal year thereafter. Funds appropriated under this section shall remain available until expended.

TITLE III--HOWARD BAKER SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT

SEC. 301. DEFINITIONS.

In this title:

(1) BOARD- The term `Board' means the Board of Advisors established under section 304.

(2) ENDOWMENT FUND- The term `endowment fund' means a fund established by the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee, for the purpose of generating income for the support of the School.

(3) SCHOOL- The term `School' means the Howard Baker School of Government established under this title.

(4) SECRETARY- The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of Education.

(5) UNIVERSITY- The term `University' means the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee.

SEC. 302. HOWARD BAKER SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT.

University of Tennessee

SEC. 303. DUTIES.

In order to receive a grant under this title, the University shall establish the School. The School shall have the following duties:

(1) To establish a professorship to improve teaching and research related to, enhance the curriculum of, and further the knowledge and understanding of, the study of democratic institutions, including aspects of regional planning, public administration, and public policy.

(2) To establish a lecture series to increase the knowledge and awareness of the major public issues of the day in order to enhance informed citizen participation in public affairs.

(3) To establish a fellowship program for students of government, planning, public administration, or public policy who have demonstrated a commitment and an interest in pursuing a career in public affairs.

(4) To provide appropriate library materials and appropriate research and instructional equipment for use in carrying out academic and public service programs, and to enhance the existing United States Presidential and public official manuscript collections.

(5) To support the professional development of elected officials at all levels of government.

SEC. 304. ADMINISTRATION.

(a) BOARD OF ADVISORS-

(1) IN GENERAL- The School shall operate with the advice and guidance of a Board of Advisors consisting of 13 individuals appointed by the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs of the University.

(2) APPOINTMENTS- Of the individuals appointed under paragraph (1)--

(A) 5 shall represent the University;

(B) 2 shall represent Howard Baker, his family, or a designee thereof;

(C) 5 shall be representative of business or government; and

Tennessee

(3) EX OFFICIO MEMBERS- The Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University shall serve as an ex officio member of the Board.

(b) CHAIRPERSON-

(1) IN GENERAL- The Chancellor, with the concurrence of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, of the University shall designate 1 of the individuals first appointed to the Board under subsection (a) as the Chairperson of the Board. The individual so designated shall serve as Chairperson for 1 year.

(2) REQUIREMENTS- Upon the expiration of the term of the Chairperson of the individual designated as Chairperson under paragraph (1) or the term of the Chairperson elected under this paragraph, the members of the Board shall elect a Chairperson of the Board from among the members of the Board.

SEC. 305. ENDOWMENT FUND.

(a) MANAGEMENT- The endowment fund shall be managed in accordance with the standard endowment policies established by the University of Tennessee System.

(b) USE OF INTEREST AND INVESTMENT INCOME- Interest and other investment income earned (on or after the date of enactment of this subsection) from the endowment fund may be used to carry out the duties of the School under section 303.

(c) DISTRIBUTION OF INTEREST AND INVESTMENT INCOME- Funds realized from interest and other investment income earned (on or after the date of enactment of this subsection) shall be available for expenditure by the University for purposes consistent with section 303, as recommended by the Board. The Board shall encourage programs to establish partnerships, to leverage private funds, and to match expenditures from the endowment fund.

SEC. 306. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2000, and each subsequent fiscal year thereafter.

TITLE IV--JOHN GLENN INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC SERVICE AND PUBLIC POLICY

SEC. 401. DEFINITIONS.

In this title:

(1) ENDOWMENT FUND- The term `endowment fund' means a fund established by the University for the purpose of generating income for the support of the Institute.

(2) ENDOWMENT FUND CORPUS- The term `endowment fund corpus' means an amount equal to the grant or grants awarded under this title plus an amount equal to the matching funds required under section 402(d).

(3) ENDOWMENT FUND INCOME- The term `endowment fund income' means an amount equal to the total value of the endowment fund minus the endowment fund corpus.

(4) INSTITUTE- The term `Institute' means the John Glenn Institute for Public Service and Public Policy described in section 402.

(5) SECRETARY- The term `Secretary' means the Secretary of Education.

Ohio State University

It passed into law, assuring that the former NAACP leader, lunatic, and vociferous foe of Clarence Thomas would have his legacy and agenda kept alive for years to come.

So....CFRed is in cahoots with an establishment that tried to kill Conservative Clarence Thomas.

Why am I not surprised (again)???

Release Date: October 22, 1999

FRIST, THOMPSON ANNOUNCE $10.72 MILLION TO RESTORE HISTORIC COLLEGE CAMPUSES

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Bill Frist (R-TN) and Fred Thompson (R-TN) announced that the fiscal year 2000 Interior Appropriations conference report, approved by the Senate Thursday night, includes $10.72 million for the restoration of historically black colleges and universities. The conference report has passed the House and will now be sent to the President for his signature.

"According the GAO, a number of Tennessee and the nation's historic black colleges and universities are in serious need of repair," said Frist. "These schools aren't only areas for higher learning but represent our nation's heritage. It's critical that we ensure that these legacies are preserved for future generations."

"The funding the Congress approved for our nation's historically black colleges and universities will help strengthen educational opportunities for Tennessee's students," Senator Thompson said. "These colleges and universities have made positive contributions in communities across Tennessee, and the funding the Congress approved will help restore and preserve that long history for many more generations of students."

Funding is provided by the National Park Service and is administered through the Historic Preservation Fund. The funding will be used to restore the buildings to their original architectural form and update each with modern technology, including computer connections, new electrical equipment and plumbing systems, and heat and central air conditioning. Monies will be distributed to those institutions that have the most significantly endangered historic buildings based on previously established criteria.

Nationwide there are 103 historically black colleges and universities including six in Tennessee that participated in a Government Accounting Office study looking at restoration and preservation needs. In Tennessee, these schools included: Fisk University, Knoxville College, Lane College, LeMoyne-Owen College, Meharry Medical College and Tennessee State University. Preservationists estimate that more than 700 buildings are in need of restoration, including 52 at the Tennessee schools. This funding will help support efforts to preserve several of these historic structures in need of repair.

Frist and Thompson requested support for this funding in a letter to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior earlier this year.