I was on the San Diego school board for 4 years, where I watched children successfully matriculate into elementary schools from Head Start programs from all around our city. Bob Filner boardchildcity Change image and share on social
We have seen that, in another unfunded mandate, the so-called No Child Left Behind Act, which created tougher standards, and we all support that, but Congress did not provide the money to attract and hire the best teachers. Bob Filner actattractcall share on social
We as a Congress have a moral obligation to bring justice to the families of these victims. Furthermore, as a society based on laws, we have a responsibility to ensure that criminals don't go unpunished. Bob Filner basebringcongress share on social
Our policy for the last many years has been to deter the Chinese government in Beijing from ever coming into the position where they thought they had enough leverage over the U.S. to cross the Straits of Taiwan. Bob Filner beijingchinesecome share on social
I'm a hugger of both men and women. As it turns out that those are taken in an offensive manner, I need to have a greater sense of awareness of what I am doing, and we will correct that, and I am taking those steps. Bob Filner awarenesscorrectgreat share on social
Rosa Parks' courage, determination, and tenacity continue to be an inspiration to all those committed to non-violent protest and change nearly half a century later. Bob Filner centurychangecommit Change image and share on social
Congress is headed in the wrong direction with this bill which removes any and all incentives from the food industry to improve their products for children. Bob Filner billchildcongress Change image and share on social
Three thousand jurisdictions across the U.S. are estimated to have had gang activity in 2001. In 2002, 32% of cities with a population of 25 to 50 thousand reported a gang-related homicide. Bob Filner activitycityestimate Change image and share on social
Unfortunately, my district like many others across the country has a problem with gangs, which is why I introduced this amendment. Bob Filner amendmentcountrydistrict Change image and share on social
