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Tom Harkin: I am going to do everything in my power as a U.S. Senator, as a chief sponsor of the Americans with Disabilities Act, to…

On the recordNovember 16, 2011
I am going to do everything in my power as a U.S. Senator, as a chief sponsor of the Americans with Disabilities Act, to challenge the blatant discrimination that is occurring in taxicab accessibility.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin emphasizes his commitment to fighting discrimination in taxi accessibility for people with disabilities.

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