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Article: Rep. Weller Introduces Resolution Recognizing Importance of Improving High School Graduation Rate of Foster Youth

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October 15, 2007
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Jerry Weller, R-Illinois, has introduced a resolution (H.Res. 733) "recognizing the importance of improving the high school graduation rate of foster youth."

The resolution, introduced on Oct. 10, was co-sponsored by Reps. Jim McDermott, D-Washington; Phil English, R-Pennsylvania; John Lewis, D-Georgia; and Michele Bachmann, R-Minnesota. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee.

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A copy of the full-text of the legislation follows:H.Res. 733Recognizing the importance of improving the high school ...

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