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Cliff Stearns: “I think this is a question not of the Peace Corps merits, but this is a question of priorities. And I think both of them…”

On the recordJuly 17, 2007
I think this is a question not of the Peace Corps merits, but this is a question of priorities. And I think both of them would realize that the TRIO, which helps low-income students in college, is probably just as deserving, as well as geriatric education programs that are part of the amendment here which would get more funding. So it's only in terms of priority, and I think when you look at the two programs, I think they trump the AmeriCorps. I just would conclude by giving you an example, perhaps highlight two outstanding participants in the TRIO programs that are from my congressional district. A sophomore at Loften High School in Gainesville, Florida, Juliun Kinsey was one of only 30 students nationwide selected as a Young Entrepreneur of 2007 by the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship for his unique and high-quality business plan.
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Discussing funding priorities between the Peace Corps and TRIO programs during a committee meeting.

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