Christie snubs union deal in Race to the Top bid | Philadelphia Inquirer | 06/02/2010

Christie snubs union deal in Race to the Top bid | Philadelphia Inquirer | 06/02/2010

8 local school districts getting federal construction bonds

Eight area school districts will get more than $83 million in low or no-interest federal bonds for dozens of construction and renovation projects, saving taxpayers tens of millions dollars, Gov. Rendell announced Thursday.

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The Christie administration submitted its application for federal Race to the Top aid Tuesday but - on the governor's orders - removed key compromises reached with the New Jersey Education Association, the state's largest teachers union.