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Patty Murray: “I was deeply concerned that as Secretary of Labor his history of offensive comments and marketing campaigns would signal…”

On the recordMarch 21, 2017
I was deeply concerned that as Secretary of Labor his history of offensive comments and marketing campaigns would signal it's acceptable to objectify and marginalize women in the workplace.
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Patty Murray
Democratic · Washington

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Murray criticized Trump's nominee for Secretary of Labor for past behavior towards workers and women.

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