Mon, 28 Sep 1998 14:42:58 -0700 (PDT) Mon, 28 Sep 1998 14:36:19 -0700 (PDT) Date: Mon, 28 Sep 1998 14:36:19 -0700 (PDT) To: (Recipient list suppressed) From: Michael Eisenscher Subject: NO FUNDING FOR MINORITIES IN COLLEGE ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Sun, 27 Sep 1998 18:06:23 -0700 (PDT) From: J Poxon ************************** READ IT AND PASS IT ON: SENATE PASSES BILL ON NO FUNDING FOR MINORITIES IN COLLEGE!! >>> A bill will be heard in Congress next week to prohibit >>> affirmative action in admissions for ANY institution of higher >>> education that receives ANY federal funding (Pell grants, loans, >>> etc.). >>> >>> This would end affirmative action in EVERY COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY >>> IN THE UNITED STATES! >>> >>> PLEASE READ AND ACT SOON! >>> >>> Rep. Frank Riggs (R-CA)Chairman of the House Education >>> Subcommittee on Children, Youth, and Families is planning to >>> offer >>> an ANTI-AFFIRMATIVE ACTION in admissions amendment when the Higher >>> Education Act is voted on the floor NEXT WEEK. >>> >>> The amendment would prohibit all institutions of higher education >>> from using affirmative action in its' admission decisions. If even >>> one student at the institution receives federal funds (i.e., Pell >>> Grant or Student Loan) they would be violating federal law under this >>> proposal. >>> Affirmative action would be illegal even if the school believes >>> it is necessary to insure a diverse student body, or to remedy past >>> or present discrimination. >>> >>> Call members of Congress (202) 224-3121 and the President (202) >>> 456-1414. They need to hear from us the importance of affirmative >>> action. >>> PASS THIS MESSAGE ON TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW! ALL OF US WILL LOSE >>> IF THIS BILL BECOMES THE LAW OF THE LAND!