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Tom Harkin: It is absolutely critical for this committee and Congress to address the issue of workplace fairness, and to act…

On the recordNovember 4, 2009
It is absolutely critical for this committee and Congress to address the issue of workplace fairness, and to act decisively to end employment discrimination by passing ENDA.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin emphasizes the urgency for Congress to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act.

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