!["The first thing we have to do is focus on the issues. We can't spend all of our time talking about [the scandals] and not talking about equity in education," said Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA).](https://blackpressusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/rep-bobby-scott-featured-web-1000x600.jpg)
!["The first thing we have to do is focus on the issues. We can't spend all of our time talking about [the scandals] and not talking about equity in education," said Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA).](https://blackpressusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/rep-bobby-scott-featured-web-400x240.jpg)
!["The first thing we have to do is focus on the issues. We can't spend all of our time talking about [the scandals] and not talking about equity in education," said Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA).](https://blackpressusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/rep-bobby-scott-featured-web-80x80.jpg)
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