Comparing the Numbers

The Senate Appropriations Committee last month approved a spending bill for the Department of Education. Overall, it would provide $53.2 billion in discretionary money for the agency in fiscal 2003. That's nearly $3 billion above President Bush's request. Below are some highlights from the Senate version, compared with the president's proposal and the current year's funding. The House has yet to take any action...

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