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Mike Simpson: “I will tell you, it gives me pause to have confidence in the list that they are going to put together prioritizing needs…”

On the recordFebruary 10, 2015
I will tell you, it gives me pause to have confidence in the list that they are going to put together prioritizing needs if we do not have the ability to determine what the need is.
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Mike Simpson
Republican · Idaho

Editor's note · Context

Simpson expresses concern about the ability to prioritize school needs without clear assessments.

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