Solomon Ortiz

This nation's 23 million small businesses need a budget that reflects their value to the economy.

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I have fought to protect those benefits that ensure better salaries for teachers across the Nation such as grants to pay off student loans and funding for Teach for America. Still, we must all do more to show our continued appreciation for our Nation's leading role models.

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I worked with the March of Dimes to enact legislation for a national birth defects prevention program to provide surveillance, research and preventive services aimed at reducing the rate of birth defects.

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Education is the key to success in life, and teachers make a lasting impact in the lives of their students.

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In fact, in 2002, the Secretary of Defense authorized such support on a reimbursable basis to organizations formerly components of the Department of Justice and Department of the Treasury and currently components of the Department of Homeland Security.

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Supporting the troops has got to mean more than bumper stickers on pickup trucks, my friends. We need to give them what they need.

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Small businesses drive this economy and it is unacceptable that the President's budget proposal does not give them the tools they need to be successful.

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As a former veteran, I understand the needs of veterans, and have been clear - we will work together, stand together with the Administration, but we will also question their policies when they shortchange veterans and military retirees.

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In addition to serving overseas, the Peace Corps' Crisis Corps Volunteers have helped their fellow Americans.

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As a father and grandfather, I have witnessed firsthand the joy of new life entering the world. I know the pain and apprehension that goes along with premature births and birth defects.

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Education is the silver bullet to improve this Nation's standing worldwide... and our teachers know that.

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