On Campaign Trail, Clinton Touts Education Bills

By Mark Pitsch

Framingham, Mass

Buoyed by news articles and editorials noting passage of his education agenda, President Clinton came here last week to sign a major school-aid bill and praise the lawmakers who shepherded a series of education measures through the 103rd Congress.

In particular, the signing ceremony for the Elementary and Secondary Education Act reauthorization at Framingham High School was one of several visits in the Boston area designed to provide an election-year boost to Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass. (See related story .)

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