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Justice Dept targets fire departments over bias in hiring
The Justice Department says three large cities Montgomery Alabama Chicago and Los Angeles face possible action under the 1964 Civil Rights Act for alleged discriminatory policies in hiring firemen. A fourth eastern city will be warned next. Attorney General Kleindienst notes the move marks first use of the act against a municipal agency and cites evolving coverage of state and local government employees.
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