Clinton, Senate Democrats Vow To Bar D.C. Vouchers

Senate Democrats have pledged to filibuster, and President Clinton has vowed to veto, a bill that would allow $5 million in federal funds to be spent on vouchers that students in Washington could use at public or private schools.

The House approved the proposal as part of an education-reform package included in the District of Columbia's $4.9 billion fiscal 1996 appropriations bill.

The reform plan would also set up an oversight board, provide aid for school renovation, authorize new charter schools and a residential school, and require the setting of "world class" academic standards. (See Education...