Debate on private schools filling public gaps risks accountability
Editorial notes that public schools cannot meet every child's needs and private schools with funding could fill gaps. It cites proposed law requiring private schools to share finances, administer tests, and place tuition surpluses in a college trust. Readers urged to write letters to the editor to inform voting stance.
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Democrats and Big Money Shape Campaign Finances
The piece argues the Democratic Party funds skew rich, citing Assembly Speaker Hertzberg with 6.7 million raised versus Republican Leader Baugh with 1.3 million, and Pro Tem Burton near 6 million against GOP leader Burke at 1.5 million. It notes donors include California Cable Television Assn, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, and trial lawyers, plus Hollywood studios. It criticizes campaign finance reform efforts as blocked by Democrats and some Republicans.
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California
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Burton
Hollywood
John McCain
R-Ariz
Nevada
America
Las Vegas
McCain
Senate Commerce Committee
Vegas
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