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Brad Schneider: “Instead of cutting programs like Pell and attempting to decrease the maximum award for the first time in over 30 years…”

On the recordMay 15, 2023
Instead of cutting programs like Pell and attempting to decrease the maximum award for the first time in over 30 years, we are trying to expand upon them.
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Brad Schneider
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

He emphasizes the need to expand Pell Grants rather than cut them.

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