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Ken Calvert: The two happiest words a contractor ever hears is 'change order.'

On the recordFebruary 10, 2015
The two happiest words a contractor ever hears is 'change order.'
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Ken Calvert
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Calvert humorously remarks on contractors' preferences during construction.

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