Open Congress : News Articles for H.R.1429 Improving Head Start Act of 2007

Head Start offers an early chance

2007-12-27T19:00:00Z

12 in the Oval Office, HR 1429, the "Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007" bill to reauthorize Head Start, was signed into law by President ...

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Congress Enacts Bill to Enhance Head Start Program

2007-12-04T19:00:00Z

Washington, DC - Today, the Congress held a congressional enrollment ceremony for HR 1429, the bipartisan Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act, ...

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Jim Moran's News Commentary

2007-11-19T19:00:00Z

Last week the Democratic-led Congress passed HR 1429, the "Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act," legislation which increases the federal ...

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MENTAL HEALTH, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL CONTROL

2007-11-17T19:00:00Z

By Dennis L. Cuddy, Ph.D. On November 14, 2007 the US House of Representatives and Senate voted for HR 1429, Head Start reauthorization. ...

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Rahall Hails Reauthorization of Head Start Program

2007-11-14T19:00:00Z

HR 1429, the Conference Report on the Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007, will reauthorize and expand the successful Head Start Program ...

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Pelosi: Head Start Bill Will Ensure More Children Arrive at School ...

2007-11-13T19:00:00Z

... afternoon after the House voted 381 to 36 to pass the joint House-Senate conference report on HR 1429, Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act, ...

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Wilson Talks About Head Start

2007-11-13T19:00:00Z

... issued the following statement today after the House of Representatives approved the Conference Report on HR 1429, the Improving Head Start for School ...

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mckeon praises Head Start reform bill

2007-11-13T19:00:00Z

In addition, HR-1429 will establish a greater role for states, local school districts and parents while expanding the reach of the program to better serve ...

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Corker Votes For Head Start Reauthorization Bill

2007-11-13T19:00:00Z

The conference report to accompany HR 1429, the Improving Head Start Readiness Act of 2007, must now go to the President for signature.

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Heller Appointed to Head Start Conference Committee

2007-11-06T19:00:00Z

US Congressman Dean Heller, R-Nev., was appointed to the Conference Committee on the Improving Head Start Act (HR 1429). Heller, a member of the House ...

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NHSA Urges Senate Appropriations Subcommittee to Approve Head ...

2007-06-20T20:00:00Z

Last month, the House of Representatives approved HR 1429, The Improving Head Start Act of 2007, by a vote of 365 to 48. This bill authorized a $461 million ...

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NHSA Urges Senate Appropriations Subcommittee to Approve Head ...

2007-06-17T20:00:00Z

Last month, the House of Representatives approved HR 1429, The Improving Head Start Act of 2007, by a vote of 365 to 48. This bill authorized a $461 million ...

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NHSA Urges Senate Appropriations Subcommittee to Approve Head ...

2007-06-17T20:00:00Z

Last month, the House of Representatives approved HR 1429, The Improving Head Start Act of 2007, by a vote of 365 to 48. This bill authorized a $461 million ...

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House Head Start Reauthorization Vote Lauded by National Head ...

2007-05-03T20:00:00Z

NHSA President and CEO Sarah Greene declared: "This legislation is a major improvement over previous bills, and we are glad that HR 1429 moves Head Start in ...

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US House Passes Head Start Bill, Snubs Faith-Based Groups

2007-05-02T20:00:00Z

HR 1429, which passed 365-48, approves $7.4 billion for the next fiscal year, increases enrollment, boosts salaries and expands services. ...

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House Head Start Reauthorization Vote Lauded by National Head ...

2007-05-02T20:00:00Z

NHSA President and CEO Sarah Greene declared: "This legislation is a major improvement over previous bills, and we are glad that HR 1429 moves Head Start in ...

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Loebsack: Loebsack Votes To Help More Children Arrive At ...

2007-05-02T20:00:00Z

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack (IA-02) voted for HR 1429, Improving Head Start Act of 2007. As a member of the Education and Labor ...

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ACLU Applauds Congress’ Vote For Religious Freedom

2007-05-02T20:00:00Z

WASHINGTON - The American Civil Liberties Union today praised the House for standing for religious freedom during its vote of HR 1429, the "Improving Head ...

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Faith-Based Hiring Language Out of Bill Reauthorizing Head Start ...

2007-05-01T20:00:00Z

The vote to reauthorize the Head Start program (HR 1429) will be done under a structured rule, leaving a dozen amendments open for floor debate. ...

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NAACP–Supported Head Start Reauthorization Threatened by Provision ...

2007-04-22T20:00:00Z

Because Head Start has proven to be so successful in helping millions of American children and families, the NAACP strongly supports HR 1429, the Improving ...

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