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On the recordSeptember 16, 2014
As Congressman Courtney pointed out, there are obvious constitutional problems with exempting state and local governments from Title VII.
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Joe Courtney
Democratic · Connecticut

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Courtney highlights constitutional issues with proposed exemptions for state and local governments from discrimination laws.

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