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On the recordSeptember 21, 2021
I would hope that we do not have agencies that say, 'I am going to fire you, remove you, refuse to promote you' when, for instance, USDA can say, 'You are a valuable employee. Just wear a mask.'
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

Editor's note · Context

Lankford expresses concern about inconsistent disciplinary actions across agencies regarding employee treatment.

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