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Tom Harkin: I strongly support the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, and I commend Chairman Harkin and the HELP Committee for…

On the recordNovember 4, 2009
I strongly support the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, and I commend Chairman Harkin and the HELP Committee for holding this hearing today on the need for, and importance of, this legislation.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin expresses strong support for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act and acknowledges the committee's efforts.

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