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On the recordApril 30, 2024
It's not actually about proving a first amendment violation. What the Republicans want to do with this Committee... is they want to chill the government from actually interacting with the private companies as we come on an election in November 2024.
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Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Swalwell argues that Republican actions aim to limit government interaction with private companies ahead of elections.

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