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On the recordMay 19, 2009
Can I get your commitment that you will take a closer look at this program and evaluate it on its merits and success?
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Bobby Scott
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Scott urges evaluation of the Ready to Teach program's effectiveness.

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