The Government-In-Action Tour

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The Government-in-Action tour will enable me to learn something that could change my life! I have a direction I would like to see my life take and this tour will broaden my perspective on my future career, my life and how I will make a difference.
I will make connections and network with students and professionals that like me, want to create a postitive future for our country and the citizens across the nation. I hope to learn new facts and ideas about our government that without this networking opportunity I might miss. The connections that I will make will enable me to broaden my views and go back to my community to make changes locally and for our country. Visiting historic monuments and touring Washington D.C is something I have

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