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Tom Harkin: Maybe Atalissa was kind of a wake-up call to us that we have really got to look at not just that aspect, but a broader…

On the recordMarch 8, 2009
Maybe Atalissa was kind of a wake-up call to us that we have really got to look at not just that aspect, but a broader aspect of what is happening with worker exploitation.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Senator Harkin emphasizes the need to address broader worker exploitation issues.

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