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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congress.govJohn Yarmuth: “Congress signed the Higher Education Act of 1965 into law to ensure that any individual, regardless of their background…”
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Yarmuth emphasizes the importance of the Higher Education Act for equitable access to education.
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