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On the recordFebruary 2, 2016
I really don't think the explanation for decreasing money for girls' education, when there are so many millions of girls, as you know, who need an education, so let's continue to work together on that.
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Nita Lowey
Democratic · New York

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Lowey emphasizes the need for continued funding for girls' education despite budget cuts.

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