“Why should our children be allowed to study in crumbling, outdated schools? How does that give them a sense that education is important?” asked President Obama to the thousands of supporters gathered at Lincoln High School in west Denver on Tuesday. “We should build them the best schools. That’s what I want for my kids; that’s what you want for your kids. That’s what I want for every kid in American.”
The President visited the High School to discuss the American Jobs Act he sent to Congress. “It’s been two weeks since I sent it to Congress; now I want it back,” said the President. “I want it back, passed, so I can sign this bill and start putting people back to work. And every one of you can help make it happen by sending a message to Congress, a simple message: Pass this jobs bill.”
Under the American Jobs Act, Colorado could receive up to $265,100,000 in school modernization funds for K-12 schools to support as many as 3,400 jobs. The Denver County School District, which includes Lincoln High, could receive up to $75.5 million in funds. Tax cuts in the Jobs Act will save the average working family in Colorado $1,740 in taxes next year.
The President offered a brief explanation of the American Jobs Act, “So let me summarize here. The American Jobs Act will lead to new jobs for construction workers, jobs for teachers, jobs for veterans, jobs for young people, jobs for the unemployed. It will provide tax relief for every worker and small business in America. And by the way, it will not add to the deficit. It will be paid for,” he confirmed.
For the Latino community, the President’s visit to Lincoln High School is
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