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Joe Courtney: “As Congressman Courtney pointed out, there are obvious constitutional problems with exempting state and local…”

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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