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James Lankford: “If the first call is the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or to the IGs or something, this suddenly blew…”

On the recordDecember 9, 2015
If the first call is the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or to the IGs or something, this suddenly blew up in a hurry, it should be resolved within chain of command most of the time.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

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Lankford emphasizes resolving issues within the chain of command before escalating.

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