Mostly, it's education's swift rise to the top of voter concerns. The GOP is especially under the gun because it turned off voters with earlier attacks on the Education Dept. and teachers' unions. Now, with just a six-seat edge in the House, it's hardly surprising that Republicans are no longer pushing for such controversial measures such as vouchers. Battered by impeachment backlash, Republicans crave accomplishments. Democrats say they want to pass major bills, too.
Education policy is a worthy place to start.
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