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On the recordSeptember 18, 2017
gave states even more flexibility,' and she encouraged states to, quote, 'go right up to the line, test how far it takes to get over it.'
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Murray expresses concern over DeVos's comments on state flexibility in education law.

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