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Bob Menendez: How many more lives have to be lost before we act?

On the recordJune 5, 2013
How many more lives have to be lost before we act?
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Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Senator Menendez questions the lack of action on labor rights after the Rana Plaza tragedy.

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