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Derrick Van Orden: “I believe that we need to expand the benefits for accredited…”

Featuring: Derrick Van Orden, Republican | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 3

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Rep. Van Orden Chairs Economic Opportunity Subcommittee Legislative Hearing

Published | Video Starts at 04:34

Okay. Or. Excuse me. Yeah, 23 and a half in this. Right. For 23 and a half years. Okay. So I'm a graduate of an online university, and I believe that we need to expand the benefits for accredited online education and that I view that we are discriminating against students who are receiving monthly housing allowances to take summer classes online to complete their degree. And so what do you suggest for amendments to HR 3753? No, no, you're here, Mr. Pampering. So it's 20, 25. So you will answer this question, sir. (04:34–04:49)

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Asserts that benefits for accredited online education should be expanded and current policies discriminate against certain students.

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