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Rob Andrews: I think that the plan that is being put forward is a serious assault on the ability of Americans, particularly…

On the recordSeptember 13, 1995
I think that the plan that is being put forward is a serious assault on the ability of Americans, particularly middle-class Americans, to go to college or to pursue a higher education. First let me say that the first time that we heard about this plan was tonight. As a member of the Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities, I would expect that there would be more opportunities for both Republicans and Democrats to learn about the plan, debate its merits, and propose alternatives.
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Rob Andrews
Democratic · New Jersey

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Addressing concerns about a proposed plan affecting financial aid for higher education.

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