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Thorpe ‘dreamers’ proposal would withhold state university funding

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//January 13, 2017//

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Thorpe ‘dreamers’ proposal would withhold state university funding

Thorpe ‘dreamers’ proposal would withhold state university funding

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//January 13, 2017//

Taking aim largely at state universities, Rep. Bob Thorpe is proposing to withhold state aid because they offer lower in-state tuition to “dreamers.” The proposal by the Flagstaff Republican empowers...

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