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Dick Durbin: “In case after case, you either dismissed or rejected efforts by workers and families to recognize their rights and…”

On the recordMarch 19, 2017
In case after case, you either dismissed or rejected efforts by workers and families to recognize their rights and defend their freedoms.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Accusation of ignoring workers' rights in judicial decisions.

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