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Tom Harkin: “This recent investment represents a long overdue opportunity to start moving the needle on college costs and student…”

On the recordApril 1, 2014
This recent investment represents a long overdue opportunity to start moving the needle on college costs and student success.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin discusses funding aimed at improving college affordability and completion rates.

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