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Paul Tonko: Education is the foundation on which our country can grow, but it is often one of the first areas states cut in their…

On the recordMarch 10, 2009
Education is the foundation on which our country can grow, but it is often one of the first areas states cut in their budgets when facing fiscal crises.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

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Highlights the importance of education funding amid budget cuts.

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