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Barney Frank: “I did believe passionately that the Federal Government ought to invest in a nationwide professional development program…”

On the recordApril 28, 2009
I did believe passionately that the Federal Government ought to invest in a nationwide professional development program for teachers.
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Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Barney Frank emphasized the need for federal investment in teacher training for financial education.

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