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Tom Harkin: “The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does not address air transportation because of the Air Carrier Access Act.”

On the recordNovember 16, 2011
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does not address air transportation because of the Air Carrier Access Act.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin highlights a gap in the ADA regarding air transportation.

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