2008-07-26 Obama Platform Meeting

Teacher Shortage

 * Pay scale for teachers
 * Lack of administrative support


 * Tax credits for teachers

No Child Left Behind

 * More flexibility given back to the teachers.

Health Care
Trend to HSAs (Healthcare Savings Account) from employer paid insurance. John Deer just switched to an HSA.

Ethics
Checks and balances have skewed to the executive. The man who trades freedom for security does not deserve nor will he ever receive either. -- Benjamin Franklin