On the recordApril 27, 2009
I am deeply disappointed that our mothers and sisters have to face not only the rising tide of unemployment, but also what amounts to a gender tax.
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congress.govElijah Cummings: “I am deeply disappointed that our mothers and sisters have to face not only the rising tide of unemployment, but also…”
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Expressing disappointment over gender wage disparity and unemployment affecting women.
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