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$150B Stimulus to Double Education Budget

$150B spending expected to permanently expand government's role in education

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 28, 2009 6:15 AM CST

(Newser) – The stimulus plan before Congress today more than doubles the Department of Education's budget, reports the New York Times. An unprecedented extra $150 billion in federal aid would provide funds for nearly every aspect of education, from school construction to college grants. Opponents and backers... Read full story »

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