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Updates on The Race: 11-17-2009

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 9:08 AM
California: The tortoise wins?

Colorado: A road map

Maryland: Late to the starting line

Massachusetts: Reform to put a spring in its step?

Nevada: Out of the running
Labels: ARRA, California, Colorado, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, Race To The Top, RttT
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