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Katherine Clark: Madam Secretary, last year you came before us in answer to my question about a proposed budget cut to the Student…

On the recordMarch 12, 2019
Madam Secretary, last year you came before us in answer to my question about a proposed budget cut to the Student Support and Academic Enrichment grants, under ESSA.
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Katherine Clark
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Clark questioned DeVos about previous budget cuts impacting student support after the Parkland shooting.

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