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On the recordFebruary 24, 2015
I was a single mom with two kids, on public assistance, receiving food stamps, work study.
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Bill Lee
Republican · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Lee shares her experience as a nontraditional student facing challenges while pursuing education.

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