Universities challenge Biden over graduate employment focus

After long run focusing on lowering student costs, president eyeing re-election shifts towards conservative-favoured vision of job-centred educational goals

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February 24, 2023

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February 28, 2023

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US President Joe Biden delivers remarks about the latest jobs report to illustrate Universities challenge Biden over graduate employment focus

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