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Alma Adams: “It appears to me that the Department may have its priorities a little bit confused because it is willing to see schools…”

On the recordApril 9, 2019
It appears to me that the Department may have its priorities a little bit confused because it is willing to see schools who have filled an--or fill a historical mission, and educates a large percentage of low-income, first generation college students face hardship.
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Alma Adams
Democratic · North Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Criticizing the Department's priorities regarding funding for low-income educational institutions.

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