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Eleanor Holmes Norton: This act does something that I think most of us don't even, may not even recognize to be discrimination.

On the recordFebruary 12, 2019
This act does something that I think most of us don't even, may not even recognize to be discrimination.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Norton discusses how asking for employment history can unintentionally lead to discrimination.

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