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Spending on higher education is primarily a state responsibility; the federal government is doing enough.
College Board. “Trends in Higher Education Series: Trends in Student Aid 2007.” 2007.
The federal government has never met the pledge to fund the costs of educating the disabled. And now it's failing its part in keeping college affordable. In 1975-76 a Pell grant covered 84% of tuition at a four-year public school—now it only covers 40%.
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