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Letters Senior services, Syria, and Jeb's followers
Dig into senior services Regarding the article "Sequester slashes services to seniors in Central Florida" in Wednesday's Sentinel: Specifically, the federal program referred to as "Congress' sequestration" was proposed by and signed into law by the...Tags: U.S. Congress, Florida Legislature, Seminole County, Syrian Civil War (2011 - present ), National Rifle Association of America
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Rick Outzen: "Parent trigger" rightfully shot down
The Florida Senate proved its value on Tuesday by not approving SB 0862, the Parent Empowerment in Education Act — better known as the "Parent Trigger" bill. The tie vote — 20-20, the same tally as last year – effectively killed the...Tags: Miguel Diaz de la Portilla, Michelle Rhee, Parent Organizations, Florida Legislature, Greg Evers
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Front & Center: Education hits and misses for 2013
One of the most important — and thus most contentious — areas headlining this year's legislative session was tweaking K-12 education. For lawmakers, the chalkboard was full of topics: funding, teacher pay and school choice. With the...
Tags: Justice System, Government, Teaching and Learning, Schools, Teachers
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Hey, Sandra Day O'Connor, All's Forgiven!
Hey, former Supreme Court Justice of the United States, Sandra Day O’Connor, I just wanted to say thank you so much for your recent interview with the Chicago Tribune’s editorial board. I really can’t express how awesome it is that...
Tags: George W. Bush, Judges, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System, Government
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'Parent trigger' bill fails in Florida, killed by Senate's tie vote
The contentious "parent trigger" bill failed again in the Florida Senate, dying Tuesday on a tie vote just as it did in 2012. The bill aimed to give parents more say in the fate of a struggling school, allowing them, by petition, to select a "turnaround"...
Tags: Tallahassee (Leon, Florida), Rick Scott, Altamonte Springs, Bill Montford, Michelle Rhee
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Who says the Republicans are doomed?
Since Mitt Romney lost to President Obama on Nov. 6, the conventional wisdom has been that the Republican Party is in trouble. The less conventional truth is that it is the Democrats whose chances may be more bleak. Yes, Republicans are currently...
Tags: U.S. House of Representatives, Entertainment Events, Mitt Romney, Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton
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From the courthouse to the Capitol, Trujillo delivers
Miami HeraldEarly in the legislative session, Rep. Carlos Trujillo made an aggressive attempt to derail the Miami Dolphins' push for taxpayer-supported stadium renovations. It was a curious move for a little-known state representative from West Kendall. Working...Tags: The Miami Herald, Entertainment, Tallahassee (Leon, Florida), Media Industry, Long Island
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Should Jeb Bush listen to his mother and president?
No offense to Barbara Bush, who seems like a fabulous grandmother and certainly has been a wonderful mother and wife, raising a future president and being married to another one. But Barbara, I hope son Jeb doesn’t take your advice not to run...
Tags: Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan, Politics, Parties and Movements, Elections
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EDITORIAL: Say you want a revolution
Dothan Eagle, Ala.One can listen to either major political party and be told that the other party is coming apart at the seams. That there is no unity within, no common goal, no philosophical consensus. Last week, Mark Kennedy, head of the Alabama Democratic Party,...Tags: Government, Regional Authority, Religion and Belief, Bob Riley, Politics
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Maine public schools to be assigned letter grades
Portland Press Herald, MaineInstead of handing out report cards, school officials will get grades themselves next week, as the state Department of Education announces A-through-F grades for Maine's 600 public schools. The first report card has yet to land, but the plan was already...Tags: School Examinations, Public Schools, Environmental Issues, Teaching and Learning, Schools
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Political fight erupts over national school standards
The high-caliber schools attracted Kristin Matheny and her family to Weston. Now she may not send her kids to public school when they reach school age. Similar worries are being voiced in Palm Beach County. "A lot of people are very concerned," said...
Tags: Rick Scott, Medical Procedures and Tests, Education, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Tea Party Movement
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Brady, Dillard joined by other possible candidates
Daily Gazette, Sterling, Ill.Four prospective gubernatorial candidates made appearances Friday evening at the Whiteside County Republican Lincoln Day Dinner, and three of them spoke. There was a consensus on one item: they want to see a Republican governor in Illinois. While none...Tags: Government, Tim Bivins, Kirk W Dillard, Republican Party, Regional Authority
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