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            "text": "rancorous political debate leading up to the 2012 presidential election form the backdrop for this year's Public Policy Agenda. As recovery from the Great Recession continues to proceed more slowly than expected, public colleges and universities remain hampered by reduced state revenues and little hope for additional, substantive federal support. As a result, students continue to face significant tuition increases, as well as larger class sizes and reduced program and course offerings. Finding ways to assure affordability, meet increased demand for services, maintain quality and boost college completions remain important—and often daunting—goals for public higher education."
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            "text": "AASCU will work in the coming year to maintain the vibrancy of, and seek full funding for, the Pell Grant Program. We will strengthen our efforts to support effective P-20 partnerships and high-quality teacher education. We will continue our economic and workforce development efforts by ensuring that urban and rural institutions have funding opportunities available. As policymakers at"
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