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On the recordApril 15, 2015
So it strikes me if it is 80 percent of those with learning disabilities, 20 percent of the general population, why in the heck don't you have a special program for dyslexia?
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Bill Cassidy
Republican · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Cassidy questions the lack of a dedicated dyslexia program despite its prevalence.

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