Clinton proposes 5 billion plan to rebuild public schools
President Clinton urges a 5 billion federal program to aid school construction and renovation, citing a GAO finding that one third of about 60,000 public schools need extensive repairs. The plan would offer subsidies covering up to 50 percent of new costs and aims to mobilize 20 billion in total investment over four years amid GOP opposition.
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Clinton plan seeks $50 billion for school building revival
A GAO study finds crumbling public schools nationwide with $112 billion needed to repair, worst in central cities serving high minority or low income students. The White House says 46 percent lack adequate wiring for modern tech. The proposal would raise four year funding by $10 billion to $50 billion, funded by auctioning spectrum on channels 60 to 69.
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