Kennedy, brother of Cuomo's ex-wife, Kerry, described a governor who is intensely involved in the emotion-charged issue, which Cuomo privately likened to taking on the National Rifle Association over gun control laws.

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And add health and illness to this issue and emotion often leads the way.

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"This case moved me to great emotion because of the issue of exploitation of vulnerable populations, " EEOC attorney Robert Canino said.

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