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Frederica Wilson: The cost of attending college today has more than tripled what it cost to attend college in 1980.

On the recordMarch 22, 2023
The cost of attending college today has more than tripled what it cost to attend college in 1980.
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Frederica Wilson
Democratic · Florida

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Wilson highlights the rising cost of college and its impact on students.

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