Austin Texas USA, May 19, 2010: The Texas State Board of Education garnered national headlines with its debate over revisions proposed for the history, social studies and government curriculum taught in Texas public schools. A conservative majority of the 15-member elected board pushed through controversial changes that among other things glossed over the role of Thomas Jefferson and the Enlightenment in American history. Television news cameras cover the debate during the board's meeting. ©Bob Daemmrich

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