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The Importance of English As The official Language and The Debate on Bilingual Education Funding

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_4_8_12_0025
The Importance of English As The official Language and The Debate on Bilingual Education Funding
The Importance of English As The official Language and The Debate on Bilingual Education Funding

Dates

  • 8-Sep-86
  • 99th (1985-1987)

Scope and Contents

Correspondence from James R. Jones and William H. Smith, the Chairman of Gemini Lacquers, Inc. Smith expresses concern over the allocation of government funds for bilingual education and argues that learning to speak English should be a priority. Jones responds by stating that while he supports making English the official language, he believes bilingual education can help unite the diverse cultures in the country. Jones assures Smith that he will consider his views when voting on related legislation.

Extent

2 pages

Policy Area

Non-Specified

Creator Jones, James Robert, 1939-

Congress 99th (1985-1987)

Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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