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On the recordFebruary 2, 2016
I am concerned that today we are discussing the possibility of diverting taxpayer dollars from public schools to give students resources to attend private schools.
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Suzanne Bonamici
Democratic · Oregon

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Bonamici expresses concern over diverting funds from public to private education.

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