as Senator Gillibrand and I have expressed to Senator Harkin, we share Senator Specter's concerns. The citizens of our State rely upon the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation, HESC, to provide similar services, which have also been funded with the earnings HESC has retained from their role as a State guaranty agency.
On the recordApril 28, 2010
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Senator Schumer addresses concerns regarding funding for higher education services in New York.
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