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On the recordMarch 8, 2017
I am very worried that, you know, this PIAAC measure says the U.S. ranks 21st out of 23 in numeracy.
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Andy Harris
Republican · Maryland

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Harris expresses concern about U.S. students' poor numeracy skills.

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