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Barack Obama: “It's unacceptable that women are denied jobs or promotions because they've got kids at home.”

On the recordJuly 8, 2008
It's unacceptable that women are denied jobs or promotions because they've got kids at home.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama Campaign Press Release - Obama to Unveil Plan for Economic Security for America's Working Women

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