Bush Signs Nationwide Amber Alert Bill
President Bush signed a law expanding Amber Alert nationwide to 41 states and creating a public alert network via radio TV and highway signs to speed information about missing children. The measure also tightens penalties for crimes against children and aids prosecutors in fighting child pornography.
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House votes to renew law as vouchers fail in special education push
Republicans proposed private school vouchers and per child certificates to fund disabled students. Democrats argued funding would drain public schools and lack accountability. The bill passed 251 to 171, with broad Democratic opposition and some GOP support. Rep. James DeMint defended parental choice amid debate on the IDEA reauthorization.
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