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David Cicilline: “The Federal Government has an obligation, a sacred responsibility to prepare our children for a competitive global…”

On the recordMarch 29, 2011
The Federal Government has an obligation, a sacred responsibility to prepare our children for a competitive global economy.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the government's duty to fund education for future job growth.

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