News Flash.....
Dick Durbin, like so many Liberas is likely to "Die in Hell." Durbin supports corrupt teachers unions rather than ensuring that our kids are educated. Dick Durbin you are a pox upon our society!!!

"Dick Durbin before he dicks you."

You said "aptly named"! Freakin' hilarious.

I have to stand up for Mr Durban.Look guys,don't be too hard on him.Poor Dick does not have the experience or intelligence required for the job he is in.After all, like Obama,he has never done anything other than government employee.At least ole'big ears obama did teach Fascism to young minds in school.Poor Dick doesn't even have that accomplishment.

So the question is simple...Why would any sane person stop funding a program that is effective? Especially one that benefits the liberals favorite target....Children. It should be obvious that Dick didn't not consider what was in the best interest of the children when he pulled this scam. Do you think Obama knows this was in the bill and does he even care?

Gotta love the mediocrity that Unions spread...

I'll tell you why, it comes down to discipline. When a child has the chance to learn their lessons with a peaceful environment, quiet time in reading and writing, and when working with the teachers in small groups there can be a greater learning ability when the rest of the class in engaged in calm learning. I'm sorry to say that doesn't happen in much of the inner city schools. If a student acts up too many times in a private school kick them out. If a student does that in public school, unfortunately nothing can really happen. Our whimpy federal government schools won't but the blame of obnoxious kids on the parents to deal with. Alot of parents today can't disciple worth a crap. A peaceful enviroment is where students who are doing well as this piece states is why people get upset. Most of the teachers in public school can get their students to just as well as private school students in grades, but the public school environment of chaos and bullying will not make the grade. Just to end this comment...Homeschooling: why do most of the students do well...learn in a calm and peaceful environment.

You have some problems. The first thing you say in the morning once you wake must be "F#$&#* Hannity!" am I wrong?
You are obsessed.
If he ever actually waterboards himself, will you be able to keep your pants on?

History: 23 years in unionized work enviroment ... 9 years hourly ... 14 management... 3 different states... 8 different contracts... negotiated on 2 contracts from hourly position ... 2 contracts from management position.
Realistically, unions are nothing more than collectives that align their ranks with the weakest, most unproductive and the most belligerent members of a designated or specific workforce. Yes, in the past they have hammered some strong benefits and wage packages for their members in the United Auto Workers, just like they did for the United Steel Workers and the United Mine Workers Association.
How long have those industries been on the declining arc?

Hourly Members pay the unions, "the middle men", for the right to work in a specific company. In turn, the unions will exert every effort to save the jobs of people who committ dischargeable offenses or endanger the safety of others; they often encourage members to file fraudulent workers comp claims; they sell out the newer members for the benefits and wages of the more senior members; they work out negotiations with companies behind closed doors- "off the table";
the administrative union staff use dishonesty and "fear" to coerce membership in "right-to-work" states; and administrative union officials expect "rank and file" to tow the line on union business without compensation from the union.
Typical American labor unions are rampantly wasteful; easily corruptible; and dutifully loyal to their national or international boards.
Sounds like the Federal Gov't!

If people who carry water for the Democrats are aptly named Dick, what is an apt name for those who carry water for Republicans? Neal? Sean? Gland Beck?

BTW, anyone have an update on Hannity's promise to undergo waterboarding in order to raise money for the families of the troops? Considering it's been what? -- 8 months? -- and Christmas is right around the corner, I'm sure he will make good on his promise soon.

Isn't it Democrats who preach to the rest of us about competition making healthcare better? But not education?

Durbin is from Illinois. Nothing more to say. hint hint, wink wink, nod nod.