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Tom Harkin: Why are there poor schools in poor areas and nicer schools in nice areas? Well, look at your property tax system.

On the recordApril 14, 2010
Why are there poor schools in poor areas and nicer schools in nice areas? Well, look at your property tax system.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Highlighting the disparity in school funding based on property taxes.

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