Last week on the campaign trail, Mitt Romney introduced a plan to cut back on teachers, firefighters, and police officers and mocked President Obama for trying to put public workers back on the job. Now, teachers, firefighters, and police officers are speaking out and standing up to Romney. So are those who have benefited from the care of a good teacher, who were moved by the courage of a firefighter risking his life to save theirs, and who value the unique sense of security that police offer their communities.
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Amercian teachers
Mitt Romney says we need fewer teachers—but judging by his campaign's spelling, we could use a few more. Mitt Romney says we need fewer teachers—but judging by his campaign's spelling, we could use a few more.
Romney’s report card
On subjects like keeping teachers in the classroom and making college affordable, Mitt Romney gets straight F's. On subjects like keeping teachers in the classroom and making college affordable, Mitt Romney gets straight F's.
- Today nearly every GOP senator voted to make more than 7 million students pay an average of up to $1,000 more for college loans.
In the 21st century, higher education cannot be a luxury—it is an economic imperative that every American should be able to afford.
– President Barack ObamaRomney's shameless lip service on student loans
Mitt Romney recently jumped on the bandwagon, shamelessly changing his tune to say he favors lower interest rates for student loans. The problem is, his recent statements in support of congressional action are in direct contradiction to his budget plans and previous rhetoric.
Read MorePresident Obama's fighting to prevent student loan interest rates from doubling
If Congress doesn't take action soon, interest on subsidized Stafford student loans will double on July 1. 7.4 million students will be, on average, $1,000 more in debt each year Congress doesn't act.
Read MoreRomney's long history of secrecy
Over the weekend, Mitt Romney began to offer some of the specific policy positions he has been reluctant to share with the public. All of this took place at a closed-door, high-dollar fundraiser.
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