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On the recordSeptember 3, 2013
I would like to close by thanking U.S. Senator Merkley and this Subcommittee for the opportunity to share my story.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Acknowledgment of Merkley's support for sharing worker perspectives.

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