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Obama runs into bipartisan education reform tradeoffs
Bloomberg News argues Obama’s approach to education reform weakens his legacy. The Every Student Succeeds Act would curb Race to the Top, limit federal incentives, and allow states to weigh nontest factors, risking reduced accountability while preserving some testing and reporting requirements. The piece says bipartisan compromise risks undermining future progress in education reform.
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People Speak Meeting Date for Fracking Ordinance Questioned
Brenda Hickman writes from New Wilmington about Wilmington Township supervisors planning a December meeting on a new fracking ordinance. She notes past turnout, venue issues, and calls for impartial experts and open forums before Christmas. Residents and boroughs seek meaningful input.
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Budget stalemate tightens as holidays near in Pennsylvania
Lawmakers struggle to end a six month impasse over the 2015-16 budget as school districts in Mercer County warn they may not reopen after Christmas without funding. A United Way survey shows nearly 700 nonprofit staff faced furloughs or pay cuts while tax hikes remain deeply contested. House and Senate leadership push pragmatic solutions, but election pressures curb ambition. John Finnerty reports from the Pennsylvania Statehouse.
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How Hillary Clinton Could Win Some Trump Fans
The author argues Democrats should target blue collar Trump supporters by appealing to emotion and respect, noting some dislike liberal social policies yet openness to single payer ideas. He cites Bill Clinton as a model of empathetic connection and advocates Hillary Clinton improve tone to win over this segment.
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