Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 6, 2011
I am deeply concerned that the proposed budget eliminates the availability of a second Pell grant in the same award year.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Sanders expresses concern over budget cuts affecting Pell grants for students.

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