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Lucille Roybal-Allard: Thirty-six years ago today, President Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act.

On the recordJune 14, 1999
Thirty-six years ago today, President Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act.
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Lucille Roybal-Allard
California
Source
congress.gov
Jun 14, 1999

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Commemorating the anniversary of the Equal Pay Act and its significance for women.

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