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Lisa Blunt Rochester: “Another thing that concerns me about the rule is that it could discourage businesses with employees who have preexisting…”

On the recordMarch 19, 2018
Another thing that concerns me about the rule is that it could discourage businesses with employees who have preexisting conditions and health issues.
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Lisa Blunt Rochester
Democratic · Delaware

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Blunt Rochester warns that new rules may deter businesses from covering employees with health issues.

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