Headline Roundup May 22, 2018
Democrats Propose Raising Teacher Pay By Rescinding Tax Cuts For Wealthiest Americans
Summary from the AllSides News Team
Democratic lawmakers are proposing that schools get increased funding and that teachers receive a pay raise, which would be paid for by rescinding tax cuts for the wealthiest 1 percent of Americans.
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Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer say they would dismantle Trump tax cuts to boost education
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Washington Examiner
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Democratic leaders Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Calif., and Sen. Chuck Schumer, N.Y., outlined a plan Monday to invest in teachers by cutting back on the GOP tax cuts.
Democrats Want To Boost School Funding To Address Teacher Walkouts
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Their agenda would steer $100 billion toward schools and salaries and guarantee teachers’ right to join unions.
Democrats Push Teacher Raises After Classroom Walkouts
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Democrats in Congress are seeking to capitalize on unrest over teacher pay that has led to classroom walkouts in a handful of states, offering an election-year plan to roll back part of last year’s GOP tax cut to boost funds for schools, including higher wages for educators.
