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Senate to Vote On Bill To Bar Funding for Minority Students
A bill will be heard in Congress next week to prohibit affirmative
action in admissions for ANY institution of higher education that
receives ANY federal funding (Pell grants, loans, etc.).
Rep. Frank Riggs (R-CA)Chairman of the House Education
Subcommittee on Children, Youth, and Families is planning to offer an
ANTI-AFFIRMATIVE ACTION in admissions amendment when the
Higher Education Act is voted on the floor NEXT WEEK.
The amendment would prohibit all institutions of higher education from
using affirmative action in its' admission decisions. If even one
student at the institution receives federal funds (i.e., Pell Grant or
Student Loan) they would be violating federal law under this proposal.
Affirmative action would be illegal even if the school believes it is
necessary to insure a diverse student body, or to remedy past or
present discrimination.
Call members of Congress (202) 224-3121 and the President (202)
456-1414. 20 They need to hear from us the importance of affirmative
action.
How to contact via e-mail: http://www.house.gov/
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Enrique Gili
Hispanic -American Village
The Minorities' Job Bank
http://www.minorities-jb.com/hispanic.htm