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Tom Harkin: the status quo in New York City treats wheelchair users like second-class citizens.

On the recordNovember 16, 2011
the status quo in New York City treats wheelchair users like second-class citizens.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin criticizes New York City's taxi accessibility for wheelchair users.

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