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On the recordMarch 6, 2012
He was also committed to domestic issues, and he was a leading advocate on the Education and Workforce Committee for reducing college costs for students.
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Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
Republican · Florida

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Acknowledging Payne's dedication to education and reducing college costs.

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