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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.
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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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