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Tom Harkin: I agree that the comprehensive school reform program has had a positive impact in many of our schools. As the bill moves…

On the recordJune 30, 2000
I agree that the comprehensive school reform program has had a positive impact in many of our schools. As the bill moves to conference, I will work with Chairman Specter to restore funding for this program.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Discussing the impact of the comprehensive school reform program and funding restoration.

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