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Rep. Cole Votes for Legislation to Expand College Access

By: Tom Cole
By: Tom Cole
Date: March 30, 2006
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Higher Education


Rep. Cole Votes for Legislation to Expand College Access

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Cole voted today for the College Access and Opportunity Act (H.R. 609),which passed in the House by a vote of 221-199. This legislation makes key reforms to strengthen and improve the nation's higher education system by expanding college access for low- and middle-income students.

"Access to higher education is critical to the success of our economy and our country. Difficult circumstances should not prevent talented students from having access to higher education," Congressman Tom Cole said. "I am particularly pleased that the House passed version of this legislation includes language to protect the TRIO program. TRIO has been especially important in Oklahoma, providing disadvantaged students with the resources to obtain a successful higher education."

http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ok04_cole/collegeacess.html

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