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Often called the “people’s branch,” the Legislature has waged a relentless campaign to restrict or destroy these rights of the people.

The Omnibus package under consideration in the House this weekincludes legislative language that will lead to the elimination ofthe D.C. Opportunity Scholarship program.

Last year was the most successful year ever for state school choiceinitiatives. This year could be even better. Just last week,lawmakers in Georgia and Utah voted for sweeping school choiceplans, and New York's new liberal governor made a pitch for privateschool tuition breaks.

Now that school is back in session, here's a quick quiz forparents, teachers, and taxpayers: Who do you think should be incharge of making decisions governing public schools in yourcommunity - Congress or local officials and school leaders?

Chalk up another victory for the National Education Association -and other special-interest groups that oppose allowing parents todecide where their children attend school.