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John Tierney: Nobody wants to see people with disabilities discriminated against. We have an affirmative obligation to the agency that…

On the recordApril 17, 2012
Nobody wants to see people with disabilities discriminated against. We have an affirmative obligation to the agency that is responsible for making sure that doesn't happen.
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John Tierney
Massachusetts

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Tierney emphasizes the obligation to prevent discrimination against people with disabilities.

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