Obama signs education law rewrite shifting power to states
President Barack Obama signed a sweeping overhaul of the No Child Left Behind law, shifting decision making back to states while keeping required statewide tests. The bill limits high stakes for underperforming schools, preserves testing, and allows states to set testing caps and pursue preschool grants. It ends the one size fits all federal approach, with bipartisan support in Congress and promises of local control for teachers and parents.
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Budget clash mounts as counties brace for near billion in borrowing
Lawmakers fight over a Senate package and House resistance to price tags on a $30.8 billion plan. The stalemate broadens as counties and school districts approach $1 billion in borrowing while lawmakers sample political allure at New YorkPennsylvania Society events. Reed and Senate leaders trade concessions and aim to curb pension benefits and liquor sales rules.
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Wine Privatization Faces House Hold Up on Medical Marijuana Link
The House resists Folmer's medical cannabis bill while considering privatizing wine sales. The plan would allow takeout beer license holders to sell up to four bottles of wine to customers, excluding beer distributorships and hard liquor, with state stores keeping control. Republicans argue hours and marketing could shift to boost profitability and price competition.
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Budget Fight Looms As Congress Debates Tax Riders
The 2016 budget year intertwines with the tax bill as lawmakers edge toward year end. Senate leaders Reid and McConnell meet amid stalled deals on permanent tax extensions and a two year extension. Democrats press gun control riders, while Pelosi calls to remove the CDC gun research ban. The parties trade demands over riders, with White House spokesman Earnest urging Republicans to drop ideological provisions to reach a settlement.
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