05/09/2011
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"you have to educate your kids. That is the proven way to create sustainable economic growth."
"The Administration only requested $52 million for Indian school construction as part of the fiscal year 2012 budget proposal."
"the best investment we could have is making sure all of our at-risk kids start school healthy and ready to learn."
"There is currently at least a $1.3 billion backlog of school construction and repair needs in Indian Country."