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Bill Delahunt: I authored legislation in the last Congress that would address in a more thorough and comprehensive way the effects of…

On the recordMarch 19, 2003
I authored legislation in the last Congress that would address in a more thorough and comprehensive way the effects of corporate bankruptcies on workers and retirees. At our markup on H.R. 975, the gentleman indicated a willingness to explore these questions, and I would ask the gentleman whether he would be willing to schedule hearings beginning in the spring in which we could begin to talk about this overall issue.
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Bill Delahunt
Massachusetts

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Discussing the impact of corporate bankruptcies on workers and retirees.

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