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Panel suggests Texas students study conservatives

August 21, 2009 By The Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas public school students should learn about Newt Gingrich and other conservative politicians but not liberals, according to the first draft of proposed standards for the state's high school history books.

The omission has angered liberals — and some conservatives who feel students should get a look at both sides.

"We ought to be focusing on historical significance...

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