10/23/2013
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"Mr. Rush's bill addresses a major challenge for our Nation to ensure that all Americans and especially minorities have the skills they need to carry out the jobs available today and in the future."
"What we are learning is that the FCC is making significant progress in improving its operations and eliminating backlogs."
"With these types of efforts, we can educate, train, and employ African Americans and other minorities so that they too can enjoy the economic benefits of the American energy boom."
"The Commission is also working hard to reduce the number of backlog across all of its bureaus and offices."