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Michael Bennet: I often think we are failing to prepare our kids to compete in the modern economy.

On the recordJune 21, 2021
I often think we are failing to prepare our kids to compete in the modern economy.
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Michael Bennet
Democratic · Colorado

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Bennet highlights the need for better workforce development in rural America.

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