States would have to adopt “college- and career-ready standards” to qualify for some federal funds.
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Obama to Propose New Reading and Math Standards
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Federal Officials Unveil Blueprint for Great Lakes
Sunday, February 21st, 2010The plan envisions spending more than $2.2 billion for long-awaited repairs after a century of damage to the lakes.
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Federal Officials Unveil Blueprint for Great Lakes
With Federal Stimulus Money Gone, Many Schools Face Budget Gaps
Monday, February 8th, 2010The stimulus helped forestall drastic cuts at public schools, but many are now approaching what officials call a “funding cliff.”
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With Federal Stimulus Money Gone, Many Schools Face Budget Gaps
Some Toyota Owners Voice an Eroding Loyalty
Monday, February 8th, 2010The recall of millions of Toyota cars and trucks for problems with their accelerator pedals is giving Toyota loyalists second thoughts.
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Some Toyota Owners Voice an Eroding Loyalty
Obama to Seek Sweeping Change in ‘No Child’ Law
Sunday, January 31st, 2010The changes would affect how schools are judged to be passing or failing, and would eliminate a deadline for academic proficiency.
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Obama to Seek Sweeping Change in ‘No Child’ Law
Cornish Journal: A Recluse? Well, Not to His Neighbors
Sunday, January 31st, 2010To the residents of Cornish, N.H., J. D. Salinger was not a recluse.
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Cornish Journal: A Recluse? Well, Not to His Neighbors
Senator Reports Progress in Talks on Health Bill
Saturday, December 19th, 2009Senator Ben Nelson said that he and Democratic leaders had made “real progress” in negotiations on abortion, but there was no final agreement.
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Senator Reports Progress in Talks on Health Bill
Ethics Office Closes Inquiry on Lawmakers’ Ties to Lobbyists
Saturday, December 19th, 2009The office was one of several legal and ethics authorities investigating whether three Democrats might have traded favors with a lobbying firm’s clients.
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Ethics Office Closes Inquiry on Lawmakers’ Ties to Lobbyists
Audit Finds Acorn Received Some Federal Grant Money Through Its Affiliates
Saturday, November 21st, 2009The antipoverty group Acorn has not received direct federal grants since 2002, but some federal money has made its way to the organization or its affiliates.
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Audit Finds Acorn Received Some Federal Grant Money Through Its Affiliates
The Caucus: No Clear Map for Democrats on Path to New Energy Plan
Monday, November 9th, 2009Skeptics say an energy bill capping carbon emissions will inevitably raise energy costs when struggling Americans cannot afford it.
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The Caucus: No Clear Map for Democrats on Path to New Energy Plan