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Education commission appointed

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JANUARY 16, 2001

President Bill Clinton on Monday issued an executive order that will set up a presidential commission aimed at improving education for students of all races and ethnic backgrounds.

The commission is part of Clinton's attempts to improve race relations. It will have up to 13 members from private and public sectors.

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Clinton appoints commission to end inequalities in education (AP 1/15)
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