School boards push to suspend state school laws
Harrisburg reports that the Pennsylvania School Boards Association urges a two year trial suspension of state mandated education programs. Local districts would craft policies without regard to the School Code while the Education Department weighs the idea amid debate from the teachers union. Education Secretary Scanlon notes the idea is appealing but requires careful study.
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School boards seek suspension of all state education mandates
The Pennsylvania School Boards Association urges a suspension trial to curb costly mandates. PSBA and lobbyist Al Unger say many rules stem from special interests and waste funds as enrollments fall. Officials expect a September committee review with possible temporary cuts rather than full removal.
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O'Neill Targets GOP on Tax Cut Clash in Congress
House Speaker Thomas O'Neill said Democrats will pressure a dozen liberal and moderate Republicans over the tax cut dispute. He argued Reagan's 25 percent across the board cut helps only higher earners and outlined GOP districts with median incomes below $20,000. The Ways and Means Committee planned to take up individual tax cuts as Democrats push a more middle-income friendly plan while Reagan schedules a Capitol Hill luncheon with Senate Republicans to spotlight his proposal.
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Minister apologizes for using electric chair teaching tool
Grand Rapids UPI reports Reverend Dwight Wymer, a Baptist pastor, apologized after drawing controversy by using an electric chair as a Bible school teaching prop. He said the device was used once in a 12.5 hour session to attract attention and asked forgiveness. Members deny unfair portrayal.
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Reagan faces Ottawa summit with euro concerns over high US rates
At a pre summit briefing President Reagan hears Western European leaders warn that high US interest rates squeeze their economies. Gaston Thorn of the Common Market signals caution as Treasury Secretary Regan defends rate policy as inflation control, while debates over fiscal restraint and tax cuts continue.
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