On the recordFebruary 5, 2014
Here's another grand promise: $75 billion over 10 years to expand preschool for 4-year-olds that live below 200 percent of the Federal poverty definition.
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congress.govTom Harkin: “Here's another grand promise: $75 billion over 10 years to expand preschool for 4-year-olds that live below 200 percent…”
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Highlighting the financial commitment required for expanding preschool access.
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