House Proceeding 07-22-08 on Jul 22nd, 2008 :: 3:24:53 to 3:27:57
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Stephanie Tubbs Jones: and other members of this body, members who recognize that attaining a college education or a technical degree can make in a person's life. h.res. 13411 was introduced on june 28, 2006 and was considered

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Brian Higgins: by the oversight committee on july 16 where it was approved favorably by a voice sthrofmente purpose of gear up to -- is to endurge millions of young americans to succeed in middle and secondary

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Speech By: Brian Higgins

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Brian Higgins: school, to be prepared for college and ultimately degree completion. unlike any other federal program, gear up, through its partnerships, state projects, and thousands of practitioners that carry out

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Brian Higgins: its mission, has provided direct services to millions of aspiring students throughout every corner of our country from tutorial services here in the nation's capital to precollege workshops

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Brian Higgins: held at buffalo state college in my home state of new york, gear up is telling children that despite your circumstances,ou you can, too, start early and be ready to succeed in post secondary

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Brian Higgins: education. from the gear up network samoan community college program to dozens of university of california gear up sites, this program is shaping and developing a whole new generation of leaders

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Brian Higgins: and scholars. for this reason, madam speaker, i stand to join my colleagues, the thousands of gear up professionals here today on the hill and the national counsel for community in education

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Brian Higgins: partnerships in support of designating july 22 as national gear up day in celebration they have -- of the program's 10 years of success. i urge my colleagues to vote in support of h.res.

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Brian Higgins: 1311 and i yield. -- i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: all time having expired, the pi question is, will the house suspend the rules and agree to house resolution

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Brian Higgins: 131? those in favor say aye. those opposed, no. in the opinion of the chair, 2/3's being in the affirmative, the rules are suspended, the resolution is agreed to and without objection the motion

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Brian Higgins: to reconsider is laid on the table. >> madam speaker. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania rise? >> i request for a roll call. the speaker pro tempore: does

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Brian Higgins: the gentleman ask for the yeas and nays? >> yes, madam speaker. the speaker pro tempore: all those in favor of taking this vote by the yeas and nays will rise and remain standing until counted.

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Brian Higgins: a sufficient number having risen, the yeas and nays are ordered. puuant to clause 8 of rule 20 and the chair's prior announcement, further proceedings on this motion will be postponed. for what

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Brian Higgins: purpose does the gentleman from new york rise? madam speaker, i move that the shuss house suspend the rules and agree to resolution h.res. 1202. the speaker pro tempore: the clerk will report the

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Brian Higgins: title. the clerk: house resolution 120 2 those in support of the request for a recorded vote will rise and be counted. -- house resolution 1302 -- 1202, supporting the goals and ideals of a

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Dave Davis: national guard youth challenge day. the speaker pro tempore: the chair recognizes the gentleman from new york. >> i ask unanimous consent that members have five legislative days in which to revise

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Speech By: Dave Davis