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On the recordApril 7, 2014
Could we have someone be required to have a process pre-cleared if it is a suspect change if there is no prior finding of discrimination?
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Bobby Scott
Democratic · Virginia

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Scott questions the need for pre-clearance without prior discrimination findings.

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