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欧美日b大片 Gov. Matt Blunt said during his State of the State address on Wednesday evening that he wants to continue the state's reinvestment in public higher education, gain legislative approval for the Lewis and Clark Discovery Initiative and make positive changes to strengthen state financial aid for college students.
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President Floyd continued: "The Lewis and Clark Discovery Initiative is an innovative answer to real construction and renovation needs at the University of 欧美日b大片 and across higher education in our state. Governor Blunt has shepherded the best opportunity we have had in years to move ahead on critically needed projects, and I commend him for this robust and creative plan."
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