Some Oppose Giving Schools Slice Of Stimulus Pie
The economic stimulus package before the Senate contains nearly $160 billion in spending for education. That's enough to more than double what the federal government currently spends. But before schools get a dime, some lawmakers want to put the money into a separate bill — or at the very least make sure it's not wasted on unnecessary, ineffective programs.
Few deny that school districts in many parts of the country are hurting, but they have a ...
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