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1st & 2nd District Candidates; H.S. Graduation Requirements

In part one, Renee Shaw discusses issues in the 1st Congressional District with scheduled candidate Paul Walker, Democrat. Then, she discusses issues in the 2nd Congressional District with scheduled candidate Hank Linderman, Democrat. In part two, Renee discusses high school graduation requirements with several guests in the education field.
Season 25 Episode 34 Length 58:38 Premiere: 10/15/18

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