Some Oppose Giving Schools Slice Of Stimulus Pie
by Claudio Sanchez
The economic stimulus package before the US Senate contains nearly $160 billion in spending for education. That's enough to more than double what the federal government currently spends. But before schools get a dime, some lawmakers want to put the money into a separate bill - or at the very least make sure it's not wasted on unnecessary, ineffective programs.
National Public Radio, 2/1/2009