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On the recordFebruary 6, 2017
The thing that really hurts my heart is that carpenter or that individual that did not take that plunge into their American dream for being self-employed.
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Steve King
Republican · Iowa

Editor's note · Context

King expresses concern for those forced into self-employment without benefits.

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