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On the recordJune 2, 2009
We in Congress, especially on this subcommittee, and the Education Department have a special responsibility to make sure that the money is used wisely.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin stresses the responsibility of Congress and the Education Department regarding education funding.

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