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On the recordMarch 9, 2011
I just fundamentally believe our schools should be open 12, 13, 14 hours a day, with a wide variety of after-school programming.
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Nita Lowey
Democratic · New York

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Advocating for extended school hours and diverse after-school programs to support families.

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