Downward Spiral: ; Bush's Budget May Put Squeeze On Upward Bound

Charleston Gazette › March 14, 2005

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AFTER PRESIDENT Bush was re-elected last November, everyone speculated the next four years would be somewhat different from the last four. While the changes in his Cabinet and the way we are fighting the war in Iraq have gotten a lot of attention, what many people don't concentrate on is the changes in store for education.

When Bush asked Congress for a $2.5 trillion dollar budget for the 2006 fiscal year on Feb. 7, he had the war on his mind. Defending our country from future terrorist attacks is a top priority, and rightfully so, but what about things here at home, particularly education?

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Downward Spiral: ; Bush's Budget May Put Squeeze On Upward Bound

One of the programs facing possible elimination or cuts in federal funding is Upward Bound, which helps high school students prepare for col...

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