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James A. Lewis: “We are contemplating filing an amendment to the 1964 Civil Rights Act that would raise the idea of employment status.”

On the recordMarch 9, 2011
We are contemplating filing an amendment to the 1964 Civil Rights Act that would raise the idea of employment status.
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James A. Lewis
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Discussing potential legislative action against discrimination based on unemployment duration.

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