Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Duncan Confirmed as Secretary of Education

Yesterday the Senate confirmed former Chicago schools chief Arne Duncan as U.S. Secretary of Education.

The confirmation had been signaled by the warm reception Duncan received from the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.

In the meantime, the House Appropriations Committee is considering a $825 billion stimulus package, which could provide more than $120 billion for education programs.

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