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On the recordApril 1, 2014
Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Secretary, the first issue I would like to discuss is the Labor Department's efforts to improve economic opportunities for women.
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Rosa DeLauro
Democratic · Connecticut

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Rosa DeLauro initiated a discussion on improving economic opportunities for women.

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