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Katie Porter: I believe that we are doing better now in terms of overall support for IDEA than we have ever done in the past. And…

On the recordSeptember 8, 1997
I believe that we are doing better now in terms of overall support for IDEA than we have ever done in the past. And while I agree with the gentleman, we have to do as much more as we possibly can, I think we have done a very, very good job of increasing funding for this vital program. This amendment would not make any substantial difference in what we have accomplished.
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Katie Porter
Democratic · California

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Discussing funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) during a floor debate.

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