“Congress supports vouchers for cars but not schools”
May 8, 2009 · Filed Under Uncategorized · 1 Comment
Fighting to save the District’s popular school-voucher program, some 1,000 parents, pupils and politicians gathered near Mayor Adrian Fenty’s office on Wednesday to protest Congress’ plans to end school choice in Washington.
That same day, the Senate approved a $4,500 voucher for cars, encouraging citizens to trade in their old automobiles for newer ones that burn less fuel.
So, Congress thinks that vouchers for schools are bad, but vouchers for cars are good.
Read more from the Washington Times Editorial, “No Choice in DC.”
Video: Watch DC Students and Parents rally to save school choice
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