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''We therefore call for prompt repeal of the Goals 2000 program and the School-To-Work Act of 1994, which put new federal controls, as well as unfunded mandates, on the States. We further urge that federal attempts to impose outcome- or performance-based education on local schools be ended.<ref>[http://www.wnd.com/index.php?pageId=27895 Worldnet Daily; Department of Education must be abolished]</ref>''

''We therefore call for prompt repeal of the Goals 2000 program and the School-To-Work Act of 1994, which put new federal controls, as well as unfunded mandates, on the States. We further urge that federal attempts to impose outcome- or performance-based education on local schools be ended.<ref>[http://www.wnd.com/index.php?pageId=27895 Worldnet Daily; Department of Education must be abolished]</ref>''

During the Presidency of [[George W. Bush]], the Republican effort to abolish the Department of Education was temporarily halted. Bush massively expanded Federal intrusion into local school districts with [[No Child Left Behind ]], a move which dismayed many conservatives. With the advent of the [TEA Party] in 2009-2010, however, the movement has again begun to grow and may in fact gain the power needed to achieve it's goals in the massive TEA Party victories expected in the [[2010 Midterm Elections]].

During the Presidency of [[George W. Bush]], the Republican effort to abolish the Department of Education was temporarily halted. Bush massively expanded Federal intrusion into local school districts with [[No Child Left Behind ]], a move which dismayed many conservatives. With the advent of the [[TEA Party]] in 2009-2010, however, the movement has again begun to grow and may in fact gain the power needed to achieve it's goals in the massive TEA Party victories expected in the [[2010 Midterm Elections]].

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