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Alex Padilla: Undermining them isn’t just wrong—it’s a direct threat to millions of students and to our nation’s future.

On the recordMay 29, 2026
Undermining them isn’t just wrong—it’s a direct threat to millions of students and to our nation’s future.
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Alex Padilla
Democratic · California

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Discussing the impact of funding cuts on Hispanic-Serving Institutions

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