Actually Newt Gingrich is to blame because the bill that created the fed dept of edu narrowly passed by a vote of 213-206. Gingrich acted as Carter's right hand in the House and brought the needed GOP votes on for Carter.
IN 1979, A PEANUT FARMER FROM PLAINS, GA, STARTED THE DEPT OF ED. SINCE THEN WE'VE GONE FROM 1ST - 30TH IN EDUCATION; WHO'S TO BLAME? OBVIOUSLY, THE RUSSIANS
