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Chris Coons: The private sector has repeatedly raised to me that they are willing, even eager, to pay overtime.

On the recordMarch 11, 2014
The private sector has repeatedly raised to me that they are willing, even eager, to pay overtime.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Senator Coons discusses the private sector's willingness to pay overtime for customs inspectors.

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