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John W. Peterson: “Seven percent of the money for education comes from the Federal Government, yet 70 percent of the paperwork and red tape…”

On the recordNovember 5, 1997
Seven percent of the money for education comes from the Federal Government, yet 70 percent of the paperwork and red tape come from the Federal Government. The Democrats have worked for more money, more Federal control, more bureaucracy, which equals more taxes. The Republicans have fought for 90 percent to go to the classroom, which has normally been about 70 percent; for local control, allowing the community and parents to choose. Federal control means Federal bureaucracy and will not be in the best interests of our students. Today I ask the American public, which do they want, more bureaucracy, or more freedom for education at the local level?
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John W. Peterson
Pennsylvania
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Discussing the impact of federal control on education funding and local autonomy.

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