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On the recordMay 10, 2011
I do agree with you, Mr. Rowe, that we need to do so much more to elevate the importance of these very good paying jobs, middle-class income jobs, that are going wanting because we have somehow said if you don't get a college degree, then your job is not worth something.
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Kay Bailey Hutchison
Republican · Texas

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Senator Hutchison emphasizes the value of good-paying jobs beyond a college degree.

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