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On the recordFebruary 6, 2019
I am just curious, can you describe how our legal framework has changed regarding those protections and supports for individuals in all aspects of society and how this does impact and necessitates the phasing out of 14(c)?
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Joe Courtney
Democratic · Connecticut

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Courtney questions the need to phase out subminimum wage for disabled individuals.

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