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George Miller: Both President Obama and Secretary Duncan have called education the civil rights issue of our generation.

On the recordMay 19, 2009
Both President Obama and Secretary Duncan have called education the civil rights issue of our generation.
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George Miller
Democratic · California

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Miller highlights the importance of education as a civil rights matter.

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