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Lynn C. Woolsey: “I want to thank Mr. Russell for wearing his purple ribbon. This is domestic violence month, and I have reintroduced…”

On the recordOctober 11, 2011
I want to thank Mr. Russell for wearing his purple ribbon. This is domestic violence month, and I have reintroduced legislation that would bring domestic violence victims and their families under the FMLA-Family and Medical Leave Act.
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Lynn C. Woolsey
California

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Woolsey acknowledges Domestic Violence Month and mentions her legislation for victims' rights.

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