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James Comer: I cannot express how devastating. We've set ourselves back decades because of COVID-19 and school closures.

On the recordMarch 23, 2021
I cannot express how devastating. We've set ourselves back decades because of COVID-19 and school closures.
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James Comer
Republican · Kentucky

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Comer highlights the negative impact of COVID-19 on women's workforce participation.

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