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Bill Lee: “So this waiver is going to hurt people who are looking for jobs, and the jobs just aren't available because of the…”

On the recordFebruary 26, 2019
So this waiver is going to hurt people who are looking for jobs, and the jobs just aren't available because of the budget cuts in workforce training and all of the other areas and programs that we need to make sure that we do provide for jobs for communities of color and people of color.
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Bill Lee
Republican · Tennessee

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Discussing the negative impact of budget cuts on job availability for communities of color.

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