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Angus King: “The challenge, it seems to me--there are two challenges. One is how do we harness this enormous power that half of our…”

On the recordMarch 31, 2014
The challenge, it seems to me--there are two challenges. One is how do we harness this enormous power that half of our population brings to the table.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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King discusses the need to utilize the potential of women in the workforce.

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