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Henry Cuellar: “The oil and gas industry continues to play a vital role in…”

Featuring: Henry Cuellar, Democratic | U.S. House, Texas, District 28

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Rep. Cuellar During Labor, Health, and Human Services Appropriations Markup Pt. 2

Published | Video Starts at 01:54

And I'm talking about oil and gas. Oil and gas career opportunities. By strengthening the workforce pathways for students and workforce in South Texas, The oil and gas industry continues to play a vital role in job creation and economic growth. In fact, the pay is higher than the state average for the ones that work for the oil and gas industry. (01:54–02:00)

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Asserts that the oil and gas industry is vital for job creation and economic growth.

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