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Bobby Scott: I understand the EEOC is appealing a ruling of the Federal District Court in Michigan regarding the Religious Freedom…

On the recordMay 22, 2017
I understand the EEOC is appealing a ruling of the Federal District Court in Michigan regarding the Religious Freedom Restoration Act and how it can possibly override Title VII.
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Bobby Scott
Democratic · Virginia

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Scott discusses the EEOC's appeal related to RFRA and Title VII implications.

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