TSTA Endorses Bill White for Governor

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TSTA Endorses Bill White for Governor
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Jan 12, 2010, 08:31


TSTA Endorses Bill White for Governor

This weekend, the Texas State Teachers Association Political Action Committee (TSTA-PAC) endorsed Bill White for Governor. TSTA President Rita Haecker issued the following statement regarding the TSTA endorsement.

“Education was the first topic Bill White addressed in his speech declaring his candidacy for Governor, and Bill White will put public education front and center when he takes office as Governor of Texas.

“Having been raised by two parents who were schoolteachers, Bill White fully understands the challenges facing Texas teachers.
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http://www.texasisd.com/article_94713.shtml

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1. Well they did a lot better this time

Last time in 2006 they went with Carol4Names.

Finally they get it right!

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Sonia

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2. Why Bill White - (from their release)

Why Bill White?
* He grew up in San Antonio, the child of two public school teachers.
* He was reelected twice as Houston’s mayor -- by margins of 86% and 91%.
* He was awarded the John F. Kennedy Foundation’s Profiles in Courage Award for his leadership in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, "in recognition of his political courage in leading a compassionate and effective government response to the disaster."
* Under his leadership, Houston had the lowest crime rate in 25 years.
* He served as U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy and is recognized as an energy expert who pushes for measures to reduce America’s dependence on foreign oil.

Learn more about Bill White and find out how you can get involved in his campaign at http://billwhitefortexas.com

The child of two public school teachers!

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Sonia