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Tom Harkin: discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals is widespread and these widespread harms…

On the recordJune 11, 2012
discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals is widespread and these widespread harms demand a response.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin calls for action against the widespread discrimination faced by LGBT individuals.

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