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LIVE BLOG: Sen. Rand Paul talks school choice in Chicago

By Sun-Times staff

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ken.) is in Chicago this morning to talk about school choice. It’s part of a two-day Midwest tour.

Watch Paul speak:

And follow our Natasha Korecki as she covers his visit on our live blog:

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