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Student Loans: The Fund-Eating Dragon (2022)

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In October of 1957, the Soviet Union launched its first satellite into space. Lyndon Johnson was hosting a barbecue at his ranch in Austin when he heard about it. He wanted to reclaim that space race and needed more scientists and engineers. This message comes from NPR sponsor State Farm. Create an affordable price just for you.

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