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Glenn Thompson: “I appreciate your initiative. While you have only been in your position for a short period of time, can you provide me…”

On the recordMay 19, 2009
I appreciate your initiative. While you have only been in your position for a short period of time, can you provide me details on what initiatives your department is putting forth for rural education?
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Glenn Thompson
Republican · Pennsylvania

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Thompson acknowledges the administration's efforts and seeks details on rural education initiatives.

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