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Memo To Palin: Fruit Fly Research Has Led To Advances In Understanding Autism
Think Progress — ... ), “a law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation.” In the speech, Palin cited the need to do more for children with disabilities such as autism: ...

Fruit flies, the ignoramus, and the party of darkness
The Reaction — ... yesterday in support of (and in support of full government funding of) the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). ...

Sarah Palin, Fruit Flies, and the Party of Darkness
The Moderate Voice — Believe it or not, Sarah Palin gave a “policy” speech yesterday in support of (and in support of full government funding of) the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). In her speech, Palin stressed that “the most valuable thing of all is information” and that “[e]arly identification of a cognitive or other disorder, especially autism, can make a life-changing difference.” However, she also criticized certain “pet projects,” such as fruit-fly research, that are funded through earmarks and that, ...

What Does The ‘Gang Of Moderates’ Gain By Slashing Education Funding In The Stimulus?
Wonk Room — ... making devastating cuts to the proposed education funding in the bill, a significant portion of which is aimed at low-income, disadvantaged students. A draft of their proposed cuts includes: - 50 percent of Title I funding, which goes to disadvantaged students ($6.5 billion) - 50 percent of Head Start funding, which goes to low-income families ($1 billion) - 50 percent of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act funding ($6.75 billion) - 100 ...