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- A pro-bailout party won a narrow election victory in Greece yesterday, and will attempt to form a government. [Reuters]
- Socialists won a majority in the French Parliament yesterday, strengthening the hand of anti-austerity President Francois Hollande. [New York Times]
- Hundreds of U.S. mayors are calling for laws that would allow parents to seize failing schools and fire teachers. [Reuters]
- California is close to striking a deal to privatize operations of its state parks. [Wall Street Journal]
- G-20 officials will meet in Los Cabos, Mexico today to discuss the state of the global economy. [Bloomberg]
- The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) will elect its first new president in 30 years next week. [Reuters]
- The Senate Banking Committee is working on legislation that would streamline the refinancing process for U.S. homeowners. [The Hill]
- States are using tax credits instead of vouchers to funnel public money towards private schools. [Education Week]
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