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| f40df61 | Paul Krugman warns of the cumulative consequences of defunding education: Until now, the results of educational neglect have been gradual--a slow-motion erosion of America's relative position. But things are about to get much worse, as the economic crisis--its effects exacerbated by the penny-wise, pound-foolish behavior that passes for "fiscal responsibility" in Washington--deals a severe blow to education across the board." | Georgia Kelly |