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Eric Holder: “I do share that concern. We want the best and the brightest to come and take what are low-paying jobs.”

On the recordMarch 7, 2012
I do share that concern. We want the best and the brightest to come and take what are low-paying jobs.
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Eric Holder
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Holder agrees on the importance of attracting talent to low-paying legal jobs.

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