Indiana legislators advance right-to-work bill
A Republican-dominated Indiana Senate committee on Friday endorsed the right-to-work bill that has prompted a three-day standstill in the Indiana House.
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State legislators advance right-to-work bill
A Republican-dominated Indiana Senate committee on Friday endorsed a labor bill that has prompted a two-day standstill in the Indiana House.
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