Break for high schools as baby boomers' kids grow
Washington predicts a national surge in school enrollment as census data show a 20 percent rise in children ages 10 to 14 over the past decade to 205 million and 4 and under to 192 million. Analysts warn districts face classroom and teacher shortages, with Nevada and Arizona showing strong growth and Clark County Nevada planning to add 10,000 to 15,000 students annually and opening new school buildings this and next year.
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House OKs Bush plan for testing
The House approved Bush plans for annual math and reading tests in grades three through eight for millions of elementary and junior high students. The vote showed bipartisanship and support for federal accountability of districts receiving dollars. The bill would also boost funding and grant districts more flexibility while maintaining state designed tests.
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Bush tax cut near passage in Senate
The Senate moved toward passage of an 11 year 1.35 trillion tax cut package as Democrats sought six more amendments to alter or derail it. House and Senate negotiators worked to bridge differences, aiming to send the bill to President Bush by Memorial Day amid talk of possible last minute derailment by Jeffords.
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WWIII memorial gains final congressional approval to move ahead
Washington AP reports Congress cleared the last road blocks for a World War II veterans memorial on the Navona Mai. The House approved a Senate amended measure ending lawsuits and hitches, with President Bush likely to sign near Memorial Day. Contractor selection resumes and full construction should start within months, aiming for completion in early 2004.
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