McCain: Obama "In Full Campaign Mode"
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 4:19PMSen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) shot back at Obama Tuesday after the President charged that Congressional Republicans lack a legitimate jobs plan.
“I think thats very unfortunate to mock serious proposals. I think it really indicates he’s in full campaign mode,” McCain, who co-authored the GOP’s jobs proposal, told reporters.
The Jobs Through Growth Act, which was introduced by Senate Republicans last Thursday, does not contain provisions from President Obama’s stalled jobs package. Instead, it focuses on repealing the healthcare reform law and adding a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
McCain levied additional criticism at the President’s decision to host a three day bus tour through North Carolina and Virginia.
“Going down their on the tax payers dime, calling it not a campaign event and then attacking Republicans is probably the worst overreach I’ve observed in the years that I’ve been in the Congress,” McCain said.
Troops To Teachers Program Receives Bipartisan Backing
Senators John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), along with Representatives Joe Courtney (D-Conn.) and Doris Matsui (D-Calif.), introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation Tuesday that will enhance the Troops to Teachers program by making it easier for returning veterans to achieve positions as educators.
“As we continue to seek ways to improve the quality of education in our country, we should encourage programs like Troops to Teachers," said McCain. "Our veterans make excellent candidates to impart the virtues of service to the next generation and instill the value of learning."
The program was first introduced in 1994 to aid servicemen and women in becoming teachers after serving in the military for 6 years. If adopted, the Post 9/11 Troops to Teacher Enhancement Act would reduce the length of service requirements and expand the number of districts eligible for the program.
Matsui, whose state is facing an overwhelming teacher shortage within public schools, claims the program would help mend California's educational system as well as aid the morale and financial standing of returning veterans.
“This legislation is a crucial step in supporting our veterans and students by restoring the original intent of this program and giving our nation’s veterans the opportunity to serve their country again,” Matsui said.