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Patrick J. Kennedy: It would be a lot easier, like in civil rights, if we define the parameters on the federal level and not leave it to be…

On the recordNovember 6, 2013
It would be a lot easier, like in civil rights, if we define the parameters on the federal level and not leave it to be squishy amongst the 50 States.
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Patrick J. Kennedy

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Kennedy advocates for federal clarity in civil rights versus state variability.

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