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On the recordJanuary 20, 2015
It would be irresponsible to spend billions in Federal taxpayer dollars without knowing if the law is making a difference in student lives.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Murray argues for accountability in federal education spending.

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