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New Ed secy offers agenda of progress.(NEWSWATCH)
Arne Duncan, CEO of the Chicago Public Schools and Barack Obama's pick for Secretary of Education, has big ideas for improving education in the United States.
Duncan cited these priorities for U.S. higher ed:
* Increase the maximum Pell Grant amount.
* Simplify the process of applying for financial aid.
* Provide community college grants for workforce training.
* Offer a $4,000 tuition tax credit and more loan forgiveness in exchange for community and public ...
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