Richard Blumenthal said "It would bar employers and agencies from refusing to consider or hire qualified individuals simply because they are unemployed." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMay 14, 2012

It would bar employers and agencies from refusing to consider or hire qualified individuals simply because they are unemployed.

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Blumenthal's bill aims to prevent discrimination against unemployed individuals.

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