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Ron Paul: “Most small construction firms cannot afford to operate under Davis-Bacon's rigid job classifications or hire the staff…”

On the recordFebruary 11, 1999
Most small construction firms cannot afford to operate under Davis-Bacon's rigid job classifications or hire the staff of lawyers and accountants needed to fill out the extensive paperwork required to bid on a federal contract.
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Ron Paul
Source
congress.gov
Feb 11, 1999

Editor's note · Context

Impact of Davis-Bacon on small construction firms' ability to compete.

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