[CSPS] FW: URGENT VOUCHER ALERT FOR BRYAN/COLLEGE STATION

[Mahajan, Arvind]

The responses Maggie and Paul got make Melissa's statements to me quite inexplicable. Frankly, I did not know of this "pilot" program so admittedly did not directly ask her about it. However, given the nature of our conversation, I am dismayed that she did not volunteer this information. This makes me especially concerned about Fred's intentions and position on the larger issue. Ditto Paul--this is certainly not a local issue.

Arvind

-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Parrish [mailto:p-parrish at tamu.edu]
Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2005 5:28 PM
To: charletons at cox.net; Mahajan, Arvind; csps at PHILEBUS.tamu.edu
Cc: action at tfn.org
Subject: RE: [CSPS] FW: URGENT VOUCHER ALERT FOR BRYAN/COLLEGE STATION


I got basically the same message as Maggie.  Fred Brown IS going to support 
this "pilot" program in 4 cities.  Melissa emphasizes that the amendment 
doesn't affect Bryan-College Station--which is well understood--so those 
who call in the future might want to stress that that is not really the 
point.  That is, we are not concerned simply out of self-interest regarding 
what is happening locally.

Paul

At 05:24 PM 5/18/05, Gene and Maggie Charleton wrote:
>Interesting...I just got off the phone with Brown's office...I was told not to 
>worry...did I know that it was a limited vocher program in only 4(?) cities 
>and it was temporary.  I told her no again...Public money for public school 
>and private money for private schools.  She said OK and that she would 
>relay the message.  Maggie
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: csps-bounces at PHILEBUS.tamu.edu 
>[mailto:csps-bounces at PHILEBUS.tamu.edu] On Behalf Of Mahajan, Arvind
>Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2005 4:17 PM
>To: csps at PHILEBUS.TAMU.EDU
>Cc: action at tfn.org
>Subject: RE: [CSPS] FW: URGENT VOUCHER ALERT FOR BRYAN/COLLEGE STATION
>
>CSPSers:
>
>I just now talked to Melissa in Fred Brown's office. I strongly reiterated 
>the CSPS position against vouchers and urged her to convey to Fred our 
>insistence that he not change his position on the issue. She promised to 
>inform him ASAP.
>
>She said she was totally unaware of any new efforts to get a voucher vote 
>on the floor though of course could not predict what may happen in the 
>future. Please stay tuned to 
><http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/>http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/
>
>Arvind
>-----Original Message-----
>From: csps-bounces at PHILEBUS.tamu.edu 
>[mailto:csps-bounces at PHILEBUS.tamu.edu]On Behalf Of Gene and Maggie Charleton
>Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2005 5:00 PM
>To: csps at PHILEBUS.tamu.edu
>Subject: [CSPS] FW: URGENT VOUCHER ALERT FOR BRYAN/COLLEGE STATION
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: TFN [mailto:tfn at tfn.org]
>Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2005 12:57 PM
>To: action at tfn.org
>Subject: URGENT VOUCHER ALERT FOR BRYAN/COLLEGE STATION
>
>We anticipate a private school voucher vote on the floor of the Texas 
>House or the Texas Senate in the next few days.  We are on HIGH ALERT.
>
>Multi-million dollar private school voucher funder Dr. James Leininger is 
>in Austin today putting pressure on legislators.  Rep. Fred Brown's 
>position on vouchers may have changed to being in support of vouchers.  We 
>need your help!
>
>Please call and urge your neighbors and friends who live in Bryan and 
>College Station to call the Capitol office of state Rep. Fred Brown at 
>512-463-0698 RIGHT NOW!  Please tell Rep. Brown's staff:
>
>-- Thank you for your past strong support for public schools and 
>opposition to private school vouchers.
>
>-- Please continue to stay strong in opposing vouchers, and the folks back 
>home will support you. Texas taxpayers cannot afford to pay for private 
>school vouchers.
>
>Rep. Fred Brown could cast the tie-breaking vote on vouchers, so it is 
>very important that he hearm      from his constituents in Bryan and 
>College Station! Calls should be made Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. 
>Please forward this message on to others.
>
>Please e-mail <mailto:heather at tfn.org>heather at tfn.org after you make your 
>call so we can track our impact.
>
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