01.21.09
“I congratulate Arne Duncan on his much-deserved quick confirmation by the Senate. Secretary Duncan is not only a dynamic leader and a strong advocate for our schools and our students, he has a proven track record of success. With our economy in flux, our nation’s schools, colleges and universities have the power to prepare our next generation of leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators. This can only be accomplished by investing in our children from their earliest years on, giving all students the opportunity to get a world class education, and providing our teachers with the support and resources they need and deserve.
“As President Obama said yesterday, transforming our schools and colleges will be one of the most important things we can do to rebuild our economy and our country. This swift confirmation will allow Secretary Duncan to get started on this mission right away. I look forward to working with him and President Obama as we begin this challenging but exciting new era.”
Chairman Miller Congratulates Secretary Duncan
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-CA), chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee today congratulated Arne Duncan on his confirmation as U.S. Secretary of Education. Duncan was among the first cabinet members of the Obama administration to be confirmed by the Senate yesterday.“As President Obama said yesterday, transforming our schools and colleges will be one of the most important things we can do to rebuild our economy and our country. This swift confirmation will allow Secretary Duncan to get started on this mission right away. I look forward to working with him and President Obama as we begin this challenging but exciting new era.”
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