Tweet - "I have often asked folks hailing the "Civil Rights Act" as a model of legislative perfection, "Which one?" The '64 CRA outlawed public & employment discrimination. Voting discrimination was outlawed in '65 & housing discrimination prohibited 50 yrs ago OTD in 1968. (1/2)"
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"I have often asked folks hailing the "Civil Rights Act" as a model of legislative perfection, "Which one?" The '64 CRA outlawed public & employment discrimination. Voting discrimination was outlawed in '65 & housing discrimination prohibited 50 yrs ago OTD in 1968. (1/2)
Congress continued to perfect the CRA over many years. Today, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the #FairHousingAct. It is my sincere hope that Congress can return to finding reasonable compromises to improve upon our laws & continue our pursuit of #amoreperfectunion. (2/2)"
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