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Education Bill The Senate is considering a Republican bill that would expand education savings accounts, currently available only for college expenses, to cover elementary and secondary school costs, including private school tuition. The bill is being held up by a fight over Democrats' efforts to bring amendments that would incorporate some elements of President Clinton's education plan, including tax breaks for school construction. NPR's Peter Kenyon reports.

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The Senate is considering a Republican bill that would expand education savings accounts, currently available only for college expenses, to cover elementary and secondary school costs, including private school tuition. The bill is being held up by a fight over Democrats' efforts to bring amendments that would incorporate some elements of President Clinton's education plan, including tax breaks for school construction. NPR's Peter Kenyon reports.