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On the recordFebruary 26, 2012
Congress should not prevent the Secretary of Education from responsibly administering these programs.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Statement of Administration Policy: H.R. 2117 - Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act

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