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Community colleges are one of Americas great social inventions a gateway to the future for first time students looking for an affordable college education, and for mid-career students looking to get ahead in the workplace.

Barbara Mikulski

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Barbara Mikulski
Age: 88
Born: 1936
Born: July 20
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