Oregon senate bill generates debate among interpreters, LSPs, labor organizers

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Feb 15 2023 | 00:04:21

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A recently introduced senate bill in Oregon is drumming up a bit of controversy among healthcare interpreters and language service providers (LSPs) that work in the state.

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