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James Oberstar: “Why is it difficult for disadvantaged, small, minority, women-owned enterprises to discuss, in whatever forum, the…”

On the recordMarch 25, 2009
Why is it difficult for disadvantaged, small, minority, women-owned enterprises to discuss, in whatever forum, the discrimination they are confronting?
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James Oberstar
Democratic · Minnesota

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Oberstar questions barriers faced by minority-owned businesses in addressing discrimination.

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