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Richard Blumenthal: “Just because we have rules that prohibit discrimination in the workplace doesn't mean that we don't need rules that…”

On the recordSeptember 12, 2023
Just because we have rules that prohibit discrimination in the workplace doesn't mean that we don't need rules that prohibit discrimination in voting.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

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Blumenthal argues for targeted protections in different areas despite existing laws.

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