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On the recordFebruary 1, 2016
I thank Congressman Richmond for reminding us that you bring hope. Your experience shows that there is opportunity. Because certainly, we know that there are fewer Black students graduating from high school. Sixteen percent of Blacks drop out, compared to 8 percent of our White counterparts. Mr. Speaker, can you tell me how much time I have remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman has 30 minutes remaining.
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Joyce Beatty
Democratic · Ohio
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Feb 1, 2016

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