On the recordJanuary 20, 2010
We are keeping schools in session 20, 30, 40--no, 50, 70 years.
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congress.govTom Harkin: “We are keeping schools in session 20, 30, 40--no, 50, 70 years.”
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Highlighting the need for school renovations due to aging infrastructure.
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