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John James: “On day one, I will opt into that federal money that's going…”

Featuring: John James, Republican | U.S. House, Michigan, District 10

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John James Explains His Vision for Michigan as Governor

Published | Video Starts at 11:13

… and federal money to parents who want to send their children, whether it be safest and most successful. But there's one catch. Gretchen Whitmer refuses. She won't sign onto it On day one, I will opt into that federal money that's going elsewhere. It's going to other states, it's going to other people's kids, but it's not going to our kids because our governor's not signing it. I will sign it. (11:13–11:17)

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Asserts intent to opt into federal money for education if elected.

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