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The government stimulus program recently earmarked $12 billion to help community colleges. But who knows how local communities will actually spend the money, and who is watching them? Many colleges seek the approval of local voters by offering them entertaining courses that have little to do with serious education. It would be good to find out how many students actually complete their courses and graduate with some sort of certificate that can help get them a job. There are undoubtedly many other places we could spend the $12 billion more productively. How many graduates will be ready to go back into industry?
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