I am certain that we can all agree that taxpayer dollars should not be used to award contracts to unscrupulous companies that have a pervasive practice of engaging in wage theft.

For those who suggest that this process will be too burdensome, there is a simple solution: Comply with the law.

I look forward to working with you and our colleagues to address the needs of America's working class, which is the backbone of our country.

It is their view that this executive order will help ensure that responsible contractors are not put at an unfair disadvantage by those who cut corners and treat violations of labor law as the cost of doing business.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Some of the people you see in the audience are from Good Jobs Nation.

Do you agree with this conclusion? Could you please give us some specific examples of pervasive or repeated violations? I would appreciate it.

I am concerned about the lack of due process protections under the executive order.

I agree with the fact that the vast majority of our contractors do play by the rules.

In Florida there is a construction company called Concrete Plus.

I disagree with that.

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