Bush Pushes School Vouchers With Transition Safeguards
President Bush proposes a federal school voucher plan linking aid to performance tests. States would phase in standards over up to three years, with possible six years before funding could be cut. The plan targets failing schools, expands early reading programs, and rewards high performers. Critics from Kennedy and Lieberman remain opposed to using federal funds for private tuition while bipartisan talks continue.
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Senate confirms 3 Bush appointees in quick vote
The Senate approved Mitch Daniels as OMB director Mel Martinez as HUD secretary and Anthony Principi as Veterans Affairs secretary by 100 to 0. Ashcroft's attorney general confirmation was delayed for 200 questions and documents, with a full Senate vote expected next week.
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California power order extended amid California blackout crisis
President Bush extended the two week renewal of federal directives to keep power and gas flowing to California utilities near bankruptcy and warned the state to solve its longer term problems. Energy Secretary Abraham said no further extension is planned.
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Cheney Leads New Presidential Succession List
The piece outlines a projected line of succession starting with Vice President Dick Cheney, noting Cabinet vacancies and nominees such as Elaine Chao Cuba-born, Mel Martinez Cuba-born, and Norman Mineta San Jose native as the only Clinton holdover, with a full list including Hastert Thurmond Ashcroft Norton Veneman Evans Paige and Principi.
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