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On the recordMarch 9, 2011
As a Nation how we can go back on the commitment to literacy is absolutely, I believe, unacceptable and it is irresponsible.
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Rosa DeLauro
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

DeLauro expresses disapproval of cuts to literacy funding.

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