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Tom Harkin: “This legislation will simultaneously protect employers' First Amendment religious freedom rights, while ensuring…”

On the recordJune 11, 2012
This legislation will simultaneously protect employers' First Amendment religious freedom rights, while ensuring employees are treated with respect.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin explains how ENDA balances religious rights and employee respect.

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