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“And yet 50 percent of the kids who start high school in the United States today do not finish high school.”

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James T. Walsh
James T. Walsh

James T. Walsh is an American politician known for his involvement in local and state politics. Born in June 1947, he has held various positions throughout his career, including serving as a member of the New York State Assembly and as the Mayor of Syracuse, New York. more

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