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Derrick Van Orden: “I'm also very thankful to see the inclusion of my colleague…”

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

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Rep. Van Orden Speaks in Support of his VETT Act on the House Floor

Published | Video Starts at 01:12

These are two beleaguered industries that should be supported wholeheartedly by Congress and the American people writ large. I'm also very thankful to see the inclusion of my colleague From North Carolina, Mr. Edwards, provision that will aid our veterans seeking opportunities in the transportation trucking industry and by eliminating unnecessary tier weights for GI benefits for commercial driver's license. This provision opens up great paying jobs to our veterans and aids in fulfilling necessary, necessary roles in the private sector. (01:12–01:28)

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Asserts that HR5914 includes a provision eliminating unnecessary tier weights for GI benefits for commercial driver's licenses.

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