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Thomas Daschle: “Every year we spend approximately $7 billion dollars on no-obligation educational assistance for college students. This…”

On the recordMay 7, 1987
Every year we spend approximately $7 billion dollars on no-obligation educational assistance for college students. This, of course, is a worthy expenditure and a prudent investment in the future of our country.
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Thomas Daschle
South Dakota

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Daschle advocates for educational assistance for military personnel alongside general student aid.

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