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How Trump's harsh education cuts undermine his economic growth goals

  • Written by Shaun M. Dougherty, Assistant Professor of Education & Public Policy, University of Connecticut
imageA student learns to operate a mill in an advanced precision machining class. AP Photo/Carlos Osorio

The Trump administration has some ambitious goals that include trillions in tax cuts, a significant military buildup and a fresh investment in infrastructure.

The White House released details of how it plans to pay for it all in its full budget...

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