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On the recordMay 16, 2016
Perkins' funding has declined by 24 percent since 1998. So if we need these programs, certainly we need to take a look at how we fund them.
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Marcia Fudge
Democratic · Ohio

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Fudge emphasizes the need for increased funding for Perkins programs due to significant funding declines.

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