Hoyer, others, celebrate expected passage of disabilities amendments act in Washington
Sen. Tom Harkin, D-IA, speaks during a rally celebrating the expected passage of the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act on Capitol Hill in Washington on September 17, 2008. (UPI Photo/Roger L. Wollenberg)
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