Education policy battle shapes 2012 election stakes
Obama and Romney clash over federal role in schools and vouchers while agreeing to curb Stafford loan interest increases. Campaigns tout college access, Pell grants, and tax credits as high priority as voters deem education very important despite rising tuition and global competitiveness concerns.
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A UC San Diego led online experiment found that Facebook messages showing friends voted increased turnout. The study estimates up to 340000 additional nonpresidential votes helped shape a new Republican Congress, highlighting social networks influence on real world politics.
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