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On the recordFebruary 15, 2012
Congress must empower states also to define and lead education reform efforts, while limiting the federal role to supporting authentic, comprehensive state and local reform efforts.
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John Kline
Republican · Minnesota

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Kline emphasizes the need for states to take charge of education reform.

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