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John Yarmuth: Congress signed the Higher Education Act of 1965 into law to ensure that any individual, regardless of their background…

On the recordJuly 28, 2021
Congress signed the Higher Education Act of 1965 into law to ensure that any individual, regardless of their background or ability to pay could access a college education.
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John Yarmuth
Democratic · Kentucky

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Yarmuth emphasizes the importance of the Higher Education Act for equitable access to education.

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