The issue of "choice": a voucher initiative goes before voters

Article Abstract:

California voters will decide the Parental Choice in Education initiative in a special election in Nov 1993. The initiative would provide a voucher of $2,600 per child that could be used for public, private or religious education. Supporters maintain that competing for funds will force public schools to improve. Opponents claim it will destroy public school funding and allow discrimination. The issue will be the focus of an intense campaign, and as of spring 1993 the opposing forces were better funded and better organized.

Social policy, Referendum, Referendums, Educational vouchers

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Stanford's Linear Accelerator Center dials for more dollars

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Stanford's Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC) is competing for a $200 million upgrade to proceed with a construction project called the Asymetric B Factory, to be at the center of high-tech industries for conducting research in high-energy physics. Others are also vying for the money to build the world's first electron-positron collider. California was a loser in two high tech investments earlier and losing the B-Factory project will resulting in the shutting down of the SLAC.

Economic aspects, Particle accelerators, Stanford Linear Accelerator Center

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Senate District 2

Article Abstract:

Democrat Barry Keene's resignation from the Senate District 2 post presented a problem for fellow Democrat Mike Thompson of the 4th District of whether or not to run for the vacant position. Thompson's decision to run elicited criticism from some quarters and critics noted that his victory would necessitate another special election to fill up his 4th District seat. Thompsonfailed to win outright in the Mar 2, 1993 primaries despite his vigorous campaign.

Political activity, Elections, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Thompson, Mike (American congressional representative), Keene, Barry

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