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On The Hill, A Rare Gun Violence Hearing; In Denver, A Looming Teacher Strike

Also this week, Sen. Lamar Alexander proposed a new system for keeping colleges accountable and simplifying the application for federal student aid.

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More teacher strikes could be on the way

Just weeks after a in Los Angeles, educators in Denver are preparing to strike on Monday, barring an agreement with the school district.Union members in January, but put plans on hold while the state's Department of Labor and Employment decided whether to intervene.The Denver Classroom Teachers Association represents more than 5,600 educators in

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