5) Rep. Leonid Grinberg (D-MA) proposed a bill entitled "American Education Reform and Job Creation Act." The majority opinion is that $15 billion is too expensive, despite the intention of the bill being a good idea. There was no minority opinion.
Rep. Hlebowitsh expressed his desire to fund the program while moving to amend the $15 billion appropriation of funds. In response, Rep. Leonid made a motion to recess for 2 minutes.
After recess, debate continued. Rep. Rees wanted to ensure that the program would not be spending money on undeserving students, but to students who are truly in need. Rep. Burns stated that no matter which amendments were made, the Republican party would not have a majority vote in favor.
Bill failed.
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