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On the recordMarch 24, 2021
Being raised by teachers myself I understand that. And let me say this. Your concerns you have, what you're going through has absolutely nothing to do with Medicare for all, defunding the police, wealth, and meeting your tax, 500 billion dollars in school State loss nation-wide, housing security and a charter school moratorium.
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Burgess Owens
Republican · Utah

Editor's note · Context

Owens emphasizes that current educational issues are unrelated to broader political demands.

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