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Rosa DeLauro: “Workers should not be punished for following guidelines from the nation's health experts, and we all have a stake in…”

On the recordJune 10, 2009
Workers should not be punished for following guidelines from the nation's health experts, and we all have a stake in ensuring that those who prepare and serve our food, teach our children, care for our elderly, or even ride our public transportation do not have to make a choice between following healthy precautions and losing their jobs.
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Rosa DeLauro
Democratic · Connecticut

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Emphasizes the importance of protecting workers following health guidelines.

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