Why am i willing to go out on a limb . As an economist might put it, on the one hand, according to the website, super scholar. Org, mark is one of the top 20 living economist in the world. I guess that designation is a gentle way of reminding us that as a no longer living economist famously said, in the long run, were all dead. But i digress. Marks topranked status was echoed by a columnist for scientific american, who that he haste emerged as one of the clearest writers on all matters economic today. The next, Milton Freeman Milton Friedman. Mark comes byand, his knowledge of Milton Friedman on a firsthand basis. Reveal, they had a dear, but occasionally prickly relationship. The two of them constantly argued over a variety of issues, but always remained cordial. Mark was probably the last person to go out to lunch with Milton Friedman he for he died of a heart attack on november 16, 2006. Mark over account their friendship, will recount their friendship and discuss their differences
Helicopters flying over the ceremony in the missing man formation. Biden speaking directly to his kids and his widow. Justin and jadin although your father is gone, you have inherited an entire family. The men and women of new York Police Department will always be there as long as you are alive. They never they never never forget. Reporter Police Commissioner bill bryant officer officer ramos by making him an honorary department caplin he had been studying to become a pastor. Ramos was also promoteed to detective first grade. Here we are to remember. Remember what it means to take the job. Those of hughes are privileged to call ourselves cops. No other profession will give you as much or sometimes take us app. Reporter outside mat your rest officers watched the service on big screens in solemn silence but many did turn their backs on the mayor as he spoke a sign that tension has not gone away. Inside Governor Andrew Cuomo reaffirming that the city stands with the nypd calling new yorks
A month. Why . Because we dreamt like every other american. It was no longer what you could become but what opportunities your children will have. Education has been the great equalizer in this country. And theres no greater place to do that than allowing those that may not have great wealth, but have a great opportunity with their children a 529 account. But like anything, we should modernize it, because education changes just as technology changes. Could you imagine today sending your child to college, but to tell them to learn without having a computer . Isnt that a part of the Education System, too. Well, thats what this 529 account does. Today, when we talk on the floor its really about the future. Its about the future of every Single Family from every walk of life. Mr. Speaker, i differ with the president on many issues, and i would say the majority of this house differs with the president that he would tax every parent or every grand parent who wanted to put away for a Brighter
Schools, where less than half of the kids that graduate. And those who graduate are nowhere near ready to go to college or go to work. We have seen across the state and across the country and in most states, Charter Schools public Charter Schools popping up. And giving parents hope, giving them a chance to get those kids out of failing schools. I said the other day in the rules committee, because it was so moving to me, i went to a Charter School in north minneapolis, 430 kids in that school, their parents are delighted with the education theyre getting now and thrilled to have gotten their kids out of failing schools and when i asked the principal and founder of the school if she could take more kids she said no, this is the right size for this school. They would like to replicate this school and thats what this bill allows and how successful is it . There are 1,000 kids 1,000 kids on the witnessing list to get into that Charter Schools because parents want to get out of failing schoo
Different outcome in expecting a different outcome insanity. I believe our system is broken to the extent that its a moral imperative for congress at this point to step up and act. Our students, our parents, our teachers should not have to settle for a failing system. Before congress i worked in the private sector and also had an opportunity to speak excuse me, to work in state government, including the opportunity to serve as the majority leader of the michigan senate. At that time i saw firsthand how much more effective we can be at the state level to use state resources and control where theyre going than to have the federal government come in, step in and use and expect the state to spend it in a certain way. Mr. Bishop this system of topdown, it does not help the stateses, it puts us states, it puts us in a bad position. Had i had the opportunity, i would have come here in support of the cause as well because i believe its the right thing to do. I believe its high time we defend t