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On the recordMarch 25, 2015
That was a game changer. It was a very important piece of legislation, further proof that cultivating our human capital is not a Democratic idea, it is not a Republican idea, it is a good, smart idea that enjoys support throughout the country.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

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Murray emphasizes the bipartisan support for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

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