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Michael Bennet: I'm sorry. Is that for economic reasons?

On the recordAugust 21, 2012
I'm sorry. Is that for economic reasons?
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Michael Bennet
Democratic · Colorado

Editor's note · Context

Bennet inquires about the economic challenges faced by Native American students.

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