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On the recordMarch 24, 1994
More intelligent, more well-directed job training and education program and a program fully paid for by the Federal Government, because States and local governments have balked at supplying any percentage of the funds needed for the training.
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Major Owens
New York

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Discussing the need for federal funding for job training and education programs.

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