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On the recordFebruary 7, 2012
I don't think that much of what labor is advocating for is considered extreme today.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Murphy argues that labor's advocacy is not extreme and has historically benefited workers.

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