Embassy Attacks Put Focus on Candidates' Foreign Policy

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Embassy Attacks Put Focus on Candidates' Foreign Policy

The U.S. embassy attacks in North Africa have sparked a debate over GOP nominee Mitt Romney's foreign policy credentials (Politico), with even among some Republicans concerned about a situation that could be a pivotal test for a candidate who has not made foreign policy or national security central tenets of his candidacy. Meanwhile, President Obama faces questions about U.S. support for the Arab Spring (ABC).

At Education Week, Alyson Klein breaks down the candidates' positions on education and what they mean for students, the future of the U.S. economy, and global competitiveness.

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