Issue Position: Improving Our Schools, Universities and Community Colleges

Issue Position

I know well the importance of education as a ladder to a brighter future. As the co-founder of the Northern Virginia Technology Council, I also know that an educated workforce plays an essential role in our region's economic success. That's why, after serving as Lieutenant Governor, I became the chairman of Jobs for Virginia Graduates -- the state's most successful high school drop-out prevention program. In Congress, I will continue working to make sure Virginia's students -- and America's -- get the strong education they deserve.

I oppose the Tea Party Republican plan to eliminate the Department of Education, and I'll work to make our Northern Virginia Community Colleges and our local universities stronger. It's a fact that businesses create jobs in areas where education is a priority, and that's so important to Northern Virginia.

And I'll work to keep interest rates low on federal student loans, so families can afford higher education.

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