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John Tierney: “I am struck by the recklessness of an effort to cut $3 billion out of our job-training program.”

On the recordFebruary 15, 2011
I am struck by the recklessness of an effort to cut $3 billion out of our job-training program.
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John Tierney
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Tierney criticizes proposed cuts to job-training programs, highlighting their negative impact on youth.

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