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Howard P. McKeon: “Today's hearing is a transparent attempt by Democratic leaders to appease the labor union special interests that helped…”

On the recordMay 15, 2013
Today's hearing is a transparent attempt by Democratic leaders to appease the labor union special interests that helped put them in office by attacking decisions of the N.L.R.B. that they do not view as sufficiently pro-union.
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Howard P. McKeon
California

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McKeon criticizes Democrats for favoring labor unions in their decisions.

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