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Alma Adams: We can't continue to rob $5 billion each year from nearly half of our Nation's work force, shortchange families and…

On the recordFebruary 12, 2019
We can't continue to rob $5 billion each year from nearly half of our Nation's work force, shortchange families and children by financially penalizing mothers.
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Alma Adams
Democratic · North Carolina

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Emphasizing the financial impact of gender pay discrimination on families.

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