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Barack Obama: The Paycheck Fairness Act is commonsense legislation that would strengthen the 1963 Equal Pay Act.

On the recordApril 8, 2014
The Paycheck Fairness Act is commonsense legislation that would strengthen the 1963 Equal Pay Act.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Statement on Senate Action To Block Wage Equality Legislation

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