On the recordMarch 1, 2004
It is unfortunate, and I hope to change soon, the fact that activated Guard and Reserve Federal employees don't receive the same type of consideration from their employer as many in the private sector.
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Durbin discusses the lack of support for activated Guard and Reserve employees.
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