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On the recordSeptember 21, 2016
It seems to be a pretty straightforward, plain reading that all of us supported, allowing more local control in some of the decisions.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

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Lankford emphasizes the intent for local control in education decision-making.

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