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On the recordNovember 4, 2009
This law prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation in employment, housing, public accommodations and other areas.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Description of the Oregon Equality Act signed by Governor Kulongoski.

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