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On the recordNovember 4, 2009
It's long past time to eliminate bigotry in the workplace and ensure equal opportunity for all Americans.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Calling for the end of workplace discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals.

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