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John Rice Carter: “I apologize to my colleague, Mr. Gohmert. I didn't hear all of the benefits because I came in on the tail-end, but you…”

On the recordMay 16, 2007
I apologize to my colleague, Mr. Gohmert. I didn't hear all of the benefits because I came in on the tail-end, but you and I have talked about this briefly. But this training and finding jobs benefit, would that include being able to get a grant to say attend the University of Texas or your beloved Texas A&M University?
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John Rice Carter
Republican · Georgia

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Inquiring about job training and education benefits during a discussion.

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