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Benjamin Gilman: “It is a condescending regulation that conveys the message that seniors have nothing to contribute and discourages them…”

On the recordFebruary 3, 1999
It is a condescending regulation that conveys the message that seniors have nothing to contribute and discourages them from serving in the work force.
Said by
Benjamin Gilman
New York
Source
congress.gov
Feb 3, 1999

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Statement on the negative implications of the earnings limit on seniors' contributions.

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