On the recordSeptember 25, 1996
How does the gentleman distinguish, now? We are talking about a Federal issue here. Ought it not be the same in all States also, that we require they be in school?
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govinfo.govHow does the gentleman distinguish, now? We are talking about a Federal issue here. Ought it not be the same in all States also, that we require they be in school?
Discussing the need for uniform school attendance requirements across states.
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