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fyi --Eric ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Eric, another nasty bill hits Congress. Could you post this on the list-servs as well? Many thanks, Gesa ______________________________ Forward Header __________________________________ >>> Colleagues and Friends, >>> >>> A bill will be heard in Congress next week to prohibit affirmative >>> action in admissions for ANY institution of higher education that >>> receives ANY federal funding (pell grants, loans, etc.). This would >>> end affirmative action in EVERY UNIVERSITY IN THE UNITED >>> STATES! Please read and act SOON! >>> >>> Terrie Robinson >>> >>> ATTENTION-ATTENTION-ATTENTION >>> >>>Rep. Frank Riggs(R-CA)Chairman of the House Education >>>Subcommittee on Children, Youth, and Families is >>>planning to offer an ANTI-AFFIRMITIVE ACTION in admissions >>>amendment when the Higher Education Act is voted on the floor >>>NEXT WEEK. >>> >>>The amendment would prohibit all institutions of higher >>>education from using affirmative action in its' admission >>>decisions. >>> >>>If even one student at the institution receives federal >>>funds(i.e Pell Grant or Student Loan) they would be >>>violating federal law under this proposal. Affirmative >>>action would be illegal even if the school believes it >>>is necessary to insure a diverse student body, or to >>>remedy past or present discrimination. >>> >>>Call members of Congress (202) 224-3121 and the >>>President (202) 456-1414. They need to hear from us >>>the importance of affirmative action. >>> >>>PASS THIS MESSAGE ON TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW!