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On the recordJune 28, 2022
I am a fan of the free market in almost all circumstances, and I am a little bit distressed by everything that is put into place to interfere with the free market.
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Bill Foster
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Foster expresses concern about government interference in the housing market affecting affordability.

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