Jeff Merkley actually said...

"That issue of programmatic accreditation may be a piece of the puzzle to make sure students paying tuition... are availing themselves of an opportunity that merits their money and their time."

"Has the concept been brainstormed as to whether in an unaccredited program, the students should be able to access Pell grants?"

"Oregon encourages schools to obtain programmatic accreditation, essentially approval of their program by the appropriate State licensing board."

"statement"