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John Bel Edwards: “We are continuing to work on it as we speak. If we can find a way to maximize protection for employers with appropriate…”

On the recordJune 25, 2001
We are continuing to work on it as we speak. If we can find a way to maximize protection for employers with appropriate language and, at the same time, not ignore the interests of the patients, we will do that. I believe that can be done.
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John Bel Edwards
Democratic · Louisiana

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Discussing efforts to balance employer protections and patient interests.

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