27th Amendment passes after 203 year wait
The article notes the 27th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified after 203 years. It limits congressional pay changes to take effect only after the next election, a measure proposed by James Madison and ratified by 17 more states to reach the required total.
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U.S
James Madison
Congress
Michigan
Tom Foley
Ted Kennedy
Phil Gramm
Lloyd Bentsen
House
Senate
Richards Leads State Amid Tax Crisis And Perot Buzz
Gov. Ann Richards resists a special session over unconstitutional school taxes until after the election while backing Bill Clinton. She cites civil rights rollback for rioting and meets religious leaders to curb racial tensions. Texas Board lowers graduation passing grade to 55 amid widespread test failures. Perot potential impact looms as voters weigh Bush Clinton options. Richards appoints a Houston resident to the Public Utility Commission and UH law professor Rabago to replace Meck. Texas Supreme Court to hear appeal on higher education funding. Polls show Richards with 49 percent favorable rating. Congress and Legislature rated poorly by the public.
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Austin
Ann Richards
Richards
Arkansas
Bill Clinton
Los Angeles
Texas
Houston
Dallas
San Antonio
State Board of Education
Mark White
Ross Perot
Perot
Bush
Clinton
National Democratic
Public Utility Commission
University of Houston
Karl R. Rabago
Paul Meck
Dan Morales
Morales
Meek
Texas Supreme Court
Brownsville
Gov. Richards
Congress
Education as I see it by Betty Hamilton
Betty Hamilton argues for site based management aligned with SCANS to equip students with five core workplace competencies learned in context. She outlines the Three Part Foundation of Basic Skills Thinking Skills and Personal Qualities and urges educators, parents, and community to collaborate for next year’s planning and student success.
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Labor
Lynn Martin
Tokio dedication marks Texas Historical Marker event at old school area
A reader recalls an enjoyable afternoon at Tokio Community for the Texas Historical Marker dedication. The writer reunites with former classmates, notes the boarded old school house, observes the Baptist Church’s growth, and thanks organizers after fellowship and refreshments at the church.
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Tokio
Texas
Baptist Church
Edrie
McNew
Gruben
Letters to the Editor Call for action on Texas school funding
Retired teachers parents and citizens urged to voice concerns to the State Board of Education the Texas Legislature and local school boards about funding and practices. The SBOE task force proposed ending the state minimum salary schedule and allowing districts to set salaries. Also urged to oppose alternative speech pathologist certification and defend high training standards. Brownfield ISD board meeting set for May 18 7 30 pm Katrinka Park Brownfield TX.
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State Board of Education
Carolyn Crawford
SBOE
Brownfield Isd School Board
Katrinka Park
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Therese Knowles
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