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Eleanor Holmes Norton: We have had success from other equality acts passed; largely, the ones in the 1960's.

On the recordFebruary 4, 2020
We have had success from other equality acts passed; largely, the ones in the 1960's.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

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Norton reflects on the successes of past equality acts.

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