On the recordJuly 5, 2009
There is no conversation that I've ever had about the grant system that doesn't have an incredible sense of consensus that it is not working.
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congress.govThere is no conversation that I've ever had about the grant system that doesn't have an incredible sense of consensus that it is not working.
Specter highlights widespread agreement on issues with the grant system.
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