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On the recordMarch 1, 2022
We think it is so important for not just of course the basic equity and fairness at stake, but unlocking the economic potential of communities with so many workers with disabilities who could be better able to contribute to the economy and life of their communities, provided they could get to where they need to be.
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Tammy Duckworth
Democratic · Illinois

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Emphasizing the importance of accessibility for economic contribution by disabled workers.

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