Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, Rob Portman, has a poor voting record regarding Veterans Issues.
Project Vote Smart:
2004 Portman supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 0 percent in 2004.
2004 Portman supported the interests of the The Retired Enlisted Association 33 percent in 2004.
2003-2004 Portman supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 38 percent in 2003-2004.
2003 Portman supported the interests of the American Veterans 50 percent in 2003.
2003 Portman supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 0 percent in 2003.
2003 Portman supported the interests of the The American Legion 40 percent in 2003.
2001 Portman supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 100 percent in 2001.
2001 Portman supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 66 percent in 2001.
1999 Portman supported the interests of the Disabled American Veterans 0 percent in 1999.
1997-1998 Portman supported the interests of the Vietnam Veterans of America 33 percent in 1997-1998.
I guess those veterans will remember Portman's lack of support. I wonder how Portman explains his "NO!" votes on veterans' issues?
**** The story in the Dispatch explained that some charter schools in Ohio were in danger of closing. Florida is facing similar problems with charter schools, according to Tampabay.com:
Ten Ohio charter schools have filed a joint lawsuit against White Hat Management, the for-profit company that runs two Pinellas County charter schools and eight more throughout Florida.
The suit alleges that the company, which is based in Ohio, received 96 percent of the public dollars sent to the school, but failed to invest that money in the classroom or to provide required financial disclosures. It also claims that Ohio's charter school laws leave local governing boards helpless against their managers.
The Pinellas County School Board earlier this month voted not to renew its contract with Life Skills Center of St. Petersburg, a 5-year-old school dedicated to helping students obtain diplomas after falling behind in traditional schools. The board cited a poor graduation rate and other academic concerns....
White Hat Management???? David Brennan, of White Hat Management, has contributed very generously to many Republicans, especially Jon Husted (State Senator for Kettering, but lives in Arlington).
EdVotersofOhio has more info.
