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Barack Obama: I think the Recovery Act will be seen as a watershed for American education because it also laid the groundwork for…

On the recordMarch 9, 2010
I think the Recovery Act will be seen as a watershed for American education because it also laid the groundwork for needed reforms that will help improve our education system and ensure America's prosperity for decades to come.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama emphasizes the Recovery Act's significance for educational reform and long-term prosperity.

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