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Tom Harkin: Over the last 45 years, we have made great strides toward eliminating discrimination in the workplace.

On the recordNovember 18, 2009
Over the last 45 years, we have made great strides toward eliminating discrimination in the workplace.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Tom Harkin highlights progress in workplace discrimination over 45 years.

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