Rokita backs INDOT request to waive federal race/gender hiring considerations for contractors

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  1. Oddly enough, at the same time they talk about “merit” and getting rid of “arbitrary classifications”, they are specifically leaving the ability to favor companies owned by veterans alone.

    Either all businesses are equal before the law or not.

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