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D.C. News Wire FOR EMBARGOED RELEASE: 3 p.m. EDT Contact: Rick Miller August 22, 1996 (202) 401-3026
Statement by U.S. Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley Regarding 1996 SAT Scores
SAT scores have come to be seen as a measure of the nation's educational health. This year's annual check-up: pulse is strong, but sustained vigorous exertion required. The message for students remains the same: take challenging courses, read daily, and use television only in moderation.
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