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On the recordMarch 3, 2010
Women are now actively participating in collegiate sports in large part due to the accountability requirements provided under the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act of 1994.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Attributing increased women's participation in sports to accountability laws.

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