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On the recordFebruary 12, 2019
Unfortunately, loopholes and insufficient enforcement have allowed wage discrimination to persist.
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Suzanne Bonamici
Democratic · Oregon

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Bonamici discusses ongoing issues with wage discrimination despite existing laws.

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