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David Vitter: “I've actually heard of instances where a particular skills training program is artificially lengthened just because of…”

On the recordMarch 1, 2015
I've actually heard of instances where a particular skills training program is artificially lengthened just because of the Federal requirement for students to be able to get that Pell Grant or other financial aid.
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David Vitter
Republican · Louisiana

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Vitter criticizes federal requirements that unnecessarily prolong skills training programs.

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