Democrats Hold Hearing on Education Law Revisions
Democratic lawmakers convened a Capitol Hill forum to push updates to the No Child Left Behind Act as Congress considers a GOP bill. They argued the bill deprioritizes poor minority and disabled students and debated a provision allowing dollars to follow low income students to different public schools. The 2002 law required annual reading and math tests for grades three through eight, with high school testing and goals of proficiency by 2014.
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Driver advice after fatal New York crossing crash
In a Valhalla incident a Mercedes SUV was struck by a speeding train after the crossing gates descended. Experts urged immediate action, saying drivers should Bash through gates if possible or abandon and run in the direction away from the vehicle, with running toward the train to avoid debris. Ellen Brody, 49, died along with five train passengers.
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Judge urged to release grand jury details in Garner case
Civil liberties lawyers pressed Judge William Garnett to disclose secret grand jury testimony about the chokehold death of Eric Garner. They argued public video of the arrest and the lack of an indictment justify disclosure to restore faith in the justice system. Garnett questioned the need for public access while noting statutes require a clear justification.
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Obama denounces religious violence at National Prayer Breakfast
President Obama condemned using religion to justify violence, naming the Islamic State and attacks in Paris and Pakistan. He welcomed Dalai Lama amid a 3600-strong audience, then offered a warm gesture toward the Tibetan leader. Separately, Margaret Hamburg announced her resignation as FDA commissioner after six years, with Stephen Ostroff to serve as acting head.
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