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Capitol Hill Challenge™ WINNING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS – 2020 THE PROGRAM The Capitol Hill Challenge™ (CHC) presented by the Charles Schwab Foundation, Senator Rob Portman, Ohio is a special edition of The Stock Market Game™ offered every spring. CHC matches Members of Representative Jamie Raskin, Maryland Congress with students, teachers, and schools in their Raveena High School teacher, Matthew Wunderle and his first place 2020 Capitol Hill Challenge team. Representing respective district or state and has drawn 100% Representative Chellie Pingree, Maine Senator Rob Portman (OH). Congressional participation each year. Since its inception in 2004, CHC has made over 5,500 Congressional matches with schools, reaching more Senator Dan Sullivan, Alaska than 133,000 students across the country. Representative Adam Schiff, California CHC is offered free of charge and by invitation from the SIFMA Foundation, with priority consideration given to underserved Title I public middle and high Representative Debbie Dingell, Michigan schools. Student teams manage a hypothetical $100,000 online portfolio and invest in real stocks, Representative Brian Babin, Texas bonds, mutual funds, impact investments, and cash. Sunnyvale Middle School teacher, Carolyn Baker and her At the end of the program, the top 10 performing winning students. Representing Rep. Lance Gooden (TX 5). Representative Phil Roe, Tennessee teams win prizes and national recognition, plus the opportunity to engage directly with government and business leaders, virtually or in person. Representative Lance Gooden, Texas THE VALUE CHC students learn about the global Representative Jodey Arrington, Texas capital markets and the importance of long-term saving and investing, while developing integral workplace skills such as collaboration and critical thinking. CHC also provides Members of Congress an opportunity to connect with schools in their districts Generously underwritten for and to inspire and serve as role models. the SIFMA Foundation by CHCCapitol Hill ChallengeTM FOUNDATION West Orange-Stark High School teacher, Ivory Roberts and his winning students. Representing Rep. Brian Babin (TX 36). An independent study found SMG students outperformed their peers in mathematics and financial knowledge. *Read the study at: http://www.stockmarketgame.org/assets/pdf/2009_Learning_Point_Study_Brief_Report.pdf.

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Texas Secretary of State Antonio O. Garza, Jr. Race Summary Report Unofficial Election Tabulation 1996 Republican Party Primary Election March 12, 1996 President/Vice President Precincts Reporting 8,179 Total Precincts 8,179 Percent Reporting100.0% Vote Total % of Vote Early Voting % of Early Vote Delegates Lamar Alexander 18,615 1.8% 11,432 5.0% Patrick J. 'Pat' Buchanan 217,778 21.4% 45,954 20.2% Charles E. Collins 628 0.1% 153 0.1% Bob Dole 566,658 55.6% 126,645 55.8% Susan Ducey 1,123 0.1% 295 0.1% Steve Forbes 130,787 12.8% 27,206 12.0% Phil Gramm 19,176 1.9% 4,094 1.8% Alan L. Keyes 41,697 4.1% 5,192 2.3% Mary 'France' LeTulle 651 0.1% 196 0.1% Richard G. Lugar 2,219 0.2% 866 0.4% Morry Taylor 454 0.0% 124 0.1% Uncommitted 18,903 1.9% 4,963 2.2% Vote Total 1,018,689 227,120 Voter Registration 9,698,506 % VR Voting 10.5 % % Voting Early 2.3 % U. S. Senator Precincts Reporting 8,179 Total Precincts 8,179 Percent Reporting100.0% Vote Total % of Vote Early Voting % of Early Vote Phil Gramm - Incumbent 837,417 85.0% 185,875 83.9% Henry C. (Hank) Grover 71,780 7.3% 17,312 7.8% David Young 75,976 7.7% 18,392 8.3% Vote Total 985,173 221,579 Voter Registration 9,698,506 % VR Voting 10.2 % % Voting Early 2.3 % 02/03/1998 04:16 pm Page 1 of 45 Texas Secretary of State Antonio O.
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