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Joe Cunningham: “The maximum amount that the Democrats, when we were in the minority, ever funded IDEA was 6 percent. Regardless of the…”

On the recordJuly 9, 2003
The maximum amount that the Democrats, when we were in the minority, ever funded IDEA was 6 percent. Regardless of the percentage that they increased it, the total amount was 6 percent. We are up to 18 percent. Do not try and rewrite history.
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Joe Cunningham
South Carolina

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Discussing funding levels for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) during a debate.

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