Rep. Jim Kolbe (R-Arizona)
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Adequate support should be given to bilingual education programs for children and adults in order for them to learn the English language in faster rate. Americans need to be educated on other languages and cultures of economic partners to improve its competitive advantage.
Publication Name: The American Legion
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0886-1234
Year: 1998
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Should Congress make English the official U.S. language?
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Republican Rep. Toby Roth believes that English is the bond uniting America and should thus be made the official US language. However, Democratic Rep. Ed Pastor says that the English-only bill should not be approved because it stems mainly from anti-immigration sentiment.
Publication Name: The American Legion
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0886-1234
Year: 1996
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Should public schools be English - only: Rep. Wally Herger
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Bilingual education appears to be not effective in teaching minorities, particularly Hispanics in learning English. Only 5% of Hispanic students satisfactorily passed into English language instruction annually. This indicates a 95% failure rate.
Publication Name: The American Legion
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0886-1234
Year: 1998
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