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House plans Friday votes on pay fairness bills

 
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The House of Representatives plans to vote on Friday on two bills to combat unfair pay discrimination, including one blocked last year in the Senate, said House Democratic leader Steny Hoyer on Wednesday. (link)

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