Mixed feelings on school vouchers prompt debate in poll
An Associated Press poll finds 51 percent support vouchers to aid private schooling while 40 percent oppose when tax money could drain public schools. Support drops among Republicans independents and Democrats if public funds are used, with young adults more favorable overall. The Supreme Court recently ruled vouchers constitutional when they offer a range of schools.
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Language Barriers Challenge Employers and Immigrants
Influx of Spanish speakers strains services and hiring as businesses struggle to train non English speakers. Immigrants like Jose Adame describe delayed steady work before improving English. Law groups flag limited enforcement of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and a 2000 executive order pushing agencies to provide languages accessible services, with some Michigan agencies offering Spanish documents and staff training.
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