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Andy Beshear: “We waived the GED testing fee for first time test takers.”

Featuring: Andy Beshear, Democratic | Governor of Kentucky

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Published | Video Starts at 52:20

And then we've got to make sure that no, we're not given handouts, but we're given hand ups. That those that are struggling have a path towards a better life. It's why We waived the GED testing fee for first time test takers. Because just $200 was preventing people from getting that credential that they need to get a good job. It's why I believe in SNAP benefits, because first, nobody should go hungry. (52:20–52:25)

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