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Tom Harkin: I urge the Senate to take action and pass a fully inclusive ENDA, opposing any motion to weaken this legislation.

On the recordNovember 4, 2009
I urge the Senate to take action and pass a fully inclusive ENDA, opposing any motion to weaken this legislation.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin emphasizes the need for inclusive legislation to protect LGBT workers.

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