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On the recordJanuary 12, 2009
The gaps are wide, and they are unacceptable, and we are working aggressively to deal with it.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

Editor's note · Context

Murkowski emphasizes the unacceptable educational gaps for Alaska Natives.

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