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Drake Votes to Make Higher Education a Reality for More Low-Income Families
Mar 30, 2006
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Congresswoman Thelma Drake (R-VA) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to approve the College Opportunity & Access Act which will implement much needed reforms in order to expand access to institutions of higher learning for middle-income and low-income student...
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Drake Visits John B. Dye Elementary School to Celebrate Reading Month
Feb 27, 2006
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Congresswoman Thelma Drake (R-VA) today visited John B. Dey Elementary School in Virginia Beach to take part in Reading Month. To an audience of two fifth grade classes, Congresswoman Drake read aloud The Princess and the Pea by Hans Christian Andersen, a literary favorite from her childhood.
“I’...
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Drake Applauds VA House of Delegates for Supporting In-State Status for Military Dependents
Feb 15, 2006
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Congresswoman Thelma Drake (R-VA) commended the Virginia House of Delegate for approving legislation that would grant in-state status to dependents of members of the military. Introduced by Delegates Terri Suit (R ) and William Janis (R), the bill would also make them eligible for in-state tui...
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Drake Hails President's Vision for the Future
Feb 1, 2006
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Congresswoman Thelma Drake (R-VA) issued the following statement immediately after hearing President George W. Bush’s State of the Union address:
“I commend the President for setting out a bold vision that will keep our nation moving forward and put younger generations on a stronger footing in wh...
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Drake Votes to Restore Fiscal Responsibility to Government Spending
Nov 18, 2005
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Congresswoman Thelma Drake (R-VA) today issued the following statement after the House approved H.R. 4241, the Deficit Reduction Act, which will create approximately $50 billion of savings over five years:
“Today the House took an important step in renewing our commitment to hardworking American...
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Drake Honors Norfolk Public Schools on House Floor
Sep 21, 2005
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Congresswoman Thelma Drake made the following remarks on the House floor today commending the Norfolk Public School System for being awarded the prestigious Broad Foundation Prize for Excellence in Urban Education:
"Mr. Speaker,
It is with great pride that I congratulate Norfolk Public School...
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Drake Announces Grant to ESCC for Business Development & Workforce Training Center
Feb 25, 2005
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Congresswoman Thelma Drake (R-VA) is pleased to announce that the Economic Development Administration approved a grant of $1,100,000 for construction of the Eastern Shore Community College’s (ESCC) proposed Business Development and Workforce Training Center. This money was awarded in addition to a ...
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