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Richard Blumenthal: “I can anticipate that one of the issues that may be raised is that this kind of proposal, CEJA, would 'discourage' or…”

On the recordMay 24, 2011
I can anticipate that one of the issues that may be raised is that this kind of proposal, CEJA, would 'discourage' or 'deter' contractors from wanting to be involved in doing business and working for the United States.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

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Blumenthal discusses concerns about the CEJA proposal deterring contractors.

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