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Janice Schakowsky: Why should the conscience of an employer trump a woman's conscience?

On the recordNovember 1, 2011
Why should the conscience of an employer trump a woman's conscience?
Said by
Janice Schakowsky
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Schakowsky questions why employers' beliefs should override women's healthcare choices.

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