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Linda McMahon: “The Workforce Pell Program goes into effect today and is…”

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Published May 18, 2026 | Video Starts at 01:02

I got to tell you, as we watch graduation season play out here, people are worried about jobs and what they're going to do after school. Well, Maria, I'm really pleased to be talking about The Workforce Pell Program goes into effect today and is part of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act. It was, you know, part of President Trump's plan. We have to fill our workforce shortage. And so this is a new program. (01:02–01:09)

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