Obama's Speech to Schools Sparks Discussion, Whether Aired or Not

Boise Weekly | September 9, 2009
Obama's address to the nation's school children was met with objections from conservative talk radio hosts, prompting schools in several states, including Idaho, to not air it. Kacey Schneidt, principal at Siena Elementary School in Meridian banned the president's speech on advice of about 15 calls to the school.

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