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He argues it is "unreasonable" and that Canada has discriminated against the US by not charging other countries a similar tax.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
The E.E.O.C. has the power to investigate complaints and seek reforms or penalties if it concludes an employer has discriminated against an employee.
From New York Times ● Jan. 21, 2020
In May, Britain’s Equality and Human Rights Commission said it was launching an investigation into whether Labour has discriminated against, harassed or victimized people because they are Jewish.
From Reuters ● Sep. 9, 2019
Justice Department is investigating the Prince George’s County Police Department amid complaints it has discriminated in hiring and disciplining black and Hispanic officers, the county’s police chief said Tuesday.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 3, 2017
In this case the haphazard verdict happens to be the literal truth, though the speaker little suspects how closely he has discriminated.
From Eye Spy Afield with Nature Among Flowers and Animate Things by W. Hamilton (William Hamilton) Gibson
