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“is the product of a single-family home and was the only individual employed in her household. So as she is going to school, she is also employed, supporting the whole household, basically keeping them off other government programs that might not be as effective. The Senator's, leadership is to be commended. I thank him for it. I am going to submit more of these specific stories from specific students and families for the Record so people understand this is not politics. This is just trying to do what is smart for our country and to do what is right for these young people who are trying so hard. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that this material be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: Additional Stories From Louisiana Students Student A from Xavier University is a sophomore, majoring in chemistry/pre-pharmacy. During the last two years of high school, she became homeless. She relied on friends and grandparents until she found an apartment during the end of her senior year of high school. Then she worked two jobs to keep a roof over her head. As a student without parental assistance or scholarship funding, she receives $5,500 per year. She would be unable to remain in college without Pell Grant assistance. Student B from Xavier University is a first-year student majoring in biology/pre-med with the goal of becoming a specialized surgeon.…”