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Bush Prepares New Education Proposals

HeadlineJan 02, 2001

President-elect Bush is readying an education package that would aggressively test students and cut federal funds for schools that fail to measure up. Aides say that despite significant opposition in Congress, he will not abandon a school voucher plan. As he puts the finishing touches on his cabinet this week, Bush also is weighing how to present his education proposals to Congress. He said that lawmakers are certain to see his proposals just after he takes office on January 20.

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