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Tom Harkin: I can tell you, Mr. Secretary, this subcommittee and our committee, and I hope the Congress, will continue to be fully…

On the recordMarch 8, 2011
I can tell you, Mr. Secretary, this subcommittee and our committee, and I hope the Congress, will continue to be fully supportive of the maximum Pell grant.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin emphasizes the importance of supporting maximum Pell grants for students.

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