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Johnny Isakson: “We have got to tread very carefully on going from where we are with a clear definition to a narrowing of that definition…”

On the recordNovember 11, 2013
We have got to tread very carefully on going from where we are with a clear definition to a narrowing of that definition which might, by intent or the unintentional consequences of depriving a lot of people of work that is legitimate that they are doing.
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Johnny Isakson
Republican · Georgia

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Isakson emphasizes caution in changing definitions that could impact legitimate work opportunities.

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