Sen. John McCain Announces Troops to Teachers Enhancement Act(John McCain)

Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) (R) shakes hands with Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT) as Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) looks on after a news conference to announce their introduction of "The Post-9/11 Troops to Teachers Enhancement Act" at the U.S. Captiol October 27, 2009 in Washington, DC. The bill will expand the Troops to Teachers program by reducing length of military service requirements for participants, expanding the number of school districts at which troops may receive a stipend to teach and other changes.

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