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Last Updated: Jun 05, 2025

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Judge and lawmakers question the Trump administration's plan to gut Job Corps centers • June 5, 2025, 5:47 PM ET (AP)

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Date	1964 - present
Areas Of Involvement	education • social welfare program

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