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Tom Harkin: we will not achieve the goals of the ADA and will not open up the doors to employment for everyone who can work and…

On the recordNovember 16, 2011
we will not achieve the goals of the ADA and will not open up the doors to employment for everyone who can work and wants to work.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin warns that continued discrimination in transportation hinders employment opportunities for disabled individuals.

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