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Eleanor Holmes Norton: I want to identify myself with the remarks of the Chairman and others concerning the necessity to acquire an…

On the recordFebruary 10, 2009
I want to identify myself with the remarks of the Chairman and others concerning the necessity to acquire an Administrator who knows how to settle disputes with the labor force, which is stunting all we have to do in this Agency.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Norton emphasizes the need for a competent Administrator to resolve labor disputes affecting agency operations.

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