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Frederica Wilson: But the Pell Grant could not keep up with the cost of college. So, through the years the student debt crisis grew. And…

On the recordMarch 22, 2023
But the Pell Grant could not keep up with the cost of college. So, through the years the student debt crisis grew. And now the crisis has turned into a catastrophe.
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Frederica Wilson
Democratic · Florida

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Wilson discusses the inadequacy of Pell Grants in addressing rising college costs.

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