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On the recordMay 19, 2015
Each year, Federal taxpayers invest $150 billion in our higher education system. I welcome this hearing as a way to talk about holding institutions of higher education more accountable to ensure students and taxpayers get a good return on their investment.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

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Murray discusses the need for accountability in higher education funding.

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