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Some businesses not happy about new crime-check hiring bill
The Seattle City Council unanimously approved a bill that would prohibit employers from asking about an applicant’s criminal history until after an initial screening. We talk to Brian Robinson about how the changes might affect him. Robinson owns Jet City Property Management and was active in opposing the bill.Listen >
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Seattle City Council votes on breastfeeding bill
Originally aired: Monday, April 9, 2012
Category: News
Council member Bruce Harrell promotes the bill before the council by suggesting that it is not only a racial, socioeconomic, and cultural issue but also a fiscal issue claiming that exclusive breastfeeding could save the nation billions in healthcare bills. He claims "many women do not feel as empowered to push back against those who frown upon breastfeeding." The bill passed nine to zero. Category: News
