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On the recordApril 2, 2019
when profits come before students my concern is that the result is lower completion rates, higher default rates, and higher costs for comparable public programs.
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Pramila Jayapal
Democratic · Washington

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Jayapal expresses concern over for-profit colleges prioritizing profits over student success.

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