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John Conyers: “These two issues--the need for federal legislation banning deceptive practices and Justice Department enforcement of…”

On the recordMarch 18, 2009
These two issues--the need for federal legislation banning deceptive practices and Justice Department enforcement of federal voting rights protections--are the focus of my testimony today.
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

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Emphasis on the importance of legislation and enforcement for voting rights.

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