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Kristin Lyerly: “College should be something that is available to everyone…”

Featuring: Kristin Lyerly, Democratic | Former Candidate, U.S. House Wisconsin, District 8

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Kristin Lyerly-Tony Wied U.S. House debate

Published | Video Starts at 21:42

It shouldn't cost more to go to college than it does to buy a car, right? This is your education. This is an investment in your future. College should be something that is available to everyone, and not just four year colleges, but grad school, trade schools, all of the other options. that will educate people so that they can go out into the workforce, go into the trades, contribute to society. So, yes, we need better programs, we need lower interest rates, we need more opportunities for students. (21:42–21:52)

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Asserts that higher education, including various types of schools, should be accessible to all.

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