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On the recordNovember 4, 2009
They have written to, express our support for the religious-exemption language found in section 6, section 3(a)(8) of H.R. 3685, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, being considered by the committee today.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Senator Merkley discusses support for religious exemption in employment discrimination legislation.

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