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On the recordMarch 8, 2009
However, in our efforts to ensure that individuals with disabilities find employment and economic self-sufficiency, we obviously must draw a bright line in prohibiting and preventing employers from taking advantage of these vulnerable workers.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Tom Harkin stresses the need to protect vulnerable workers with disabilities from exploitation.

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