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On the recordMarch 31, 2014
I think we need to explore, Madam Chair, why that happened, have colleges come and tell us why what they sell has increased two and three times the rate of inflation.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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Senator King emphasizes the need to investigate rising college costs.

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