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On the recordNovember 16, 2017
It seems to me that in a situation where the program is for veterans, you will never be able to prove out that 15 percent.
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Jodey Arrington
Republican · Texas

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Arrington argues that proving the 15% civilian requirement is impractical for veteran programs.

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