] The provision would apply to all schools, elementary
] through college, that receive federal aid. Education
] groups worry that the provision could be the opening
] wedge in a campaign by Washington to influence what
] schools teach.
]
]
] Byrd carries a copy of the Constitution in his breast
] pocket %u2014 over his heart %u2014 and often waves it on
] the Senate floor. He lamented in a recent speech that
] even some of his colleagues in Congress didn't know fully
] what it said. "An informed public is our best defense
] against tyranny," he said.

I'm not especially in favor of saying teach this or teach that, but this is one I'm 100% in favor of. Way to go Robert Byrd!

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