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A student is developing a claim about federal funding for public libraries. Which of these claims is fair?(1 point)
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People in our community don’t use our public library as much as they should because the equipment is old and there is no money to replace it.
People in our community don’t use our public library as much as they should because the equipment is old and there is no money to replace it.

With increased federal funding, libraries in the United States can continue to support the needs of millions of people and their communities.
With increased federal funding, libraries in the United States can continue to support the needs of millions of people and their communities.

The average annual operating expenses for a library in the United States is $765,715, which has increased significantly in the last ten years.
The average annual operating expenses for a library in the United States is $765,715, which has increased significantly in the last ten years.

Everybody seems to think that libraries are dying, but it’s not true because they’re being used more than ever, and this is why they need increased federal funding.

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The fair claim among the options provided is:

**With increased federal funding, libraries in the United States can continue to support the needs of millions of people and their communities.**

This claim makes a positive assertion about the role of federal funding in enhancing library services without attributing blame or making subjective judgments about usage or equipment. It presents a forward-thinking view that can be supported with evidence regarding the benefits of funding for libraries and their communities.

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