On the recordSeptember 17, 2014
last year, only 17.6 percent of persons with disabilities had jobs, compared to 64 percent of people without a disability.
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congress.govTom Harkin: “last year, only 17.6 percent of persons with disabilities had jobs, compared to 64 percent of people without a…”
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Harkin highlights the employment gap between individuals with and without disabilities.
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