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Tom Harkin: I am proud that the first law that President Obama signed into law was one that Rosa championed, the Lilly Ledbetter…

On the recordMarch 10, 2010
I am proud that the first law that President Obama signed into law was one that Rosa championed, the Lilly Ledbetter legislation.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Highlighting the significance of the Lilly Ledbetter Act for women's pay equity.

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