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Congressman Jared Polis (D-CO) today released the following statement on President Obama’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2012.

“I applaud President Obama’s budget which goes to great lengths to reduce the deficit, while also placing a high priority on investing in education.  By including new investments in innovative, outcome-oriented programs that build on the “Race to the Top” model and keeping the maximum Pell Grant at $5,550, his budget helps prepare students for the jobs of the future.  It also expands resources for great teachers and charter schools, with which Colorado has seen great success at the state level.  Building an excellent public education system that provides each and every child the opportunity to succeed is the single greatest investment we can make to secure our nation’s future, and in doing so, this budget lays out a blueprint to create jobs, grow our economy, strengthen innovation, and keep America competitive.”