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James Lankford: “It probably could be updated into the 21st Century, and I would encourage Congress to maybe consider that.”

On the recordMarch 1, 2016
It probably could be updated into the 21st Century, and I would encourage Congress to maybe consider that.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

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Lankford suggests Congress review and update old labor laws.

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