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Mazie K. Hirono: “It is offensive that the Trump administration is pitting these institutions of higher education and the students they…”

On the recordOctober 16, 2026
It is offensive that the Trump administration is pitting these institutions of higher education and the students they serve against each other, and going to extra lengths to do so.

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Senator Hirono condemns the administration's actions regarding funding.

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