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Andy Barr: “Employers in several Districts cited the unknown effects of the Affordable Care Act as reasons for planned layoffs and…”

On the recordAugust 26, 2013
Employers in several Districts cited the unknown effects of the Affordable Care Act as reasons for planned layoffs and reluctance to hire more staff.
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Andy Barr
Republican · Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

Barr references a Federal Reserve report highlighting employer concerns about Obamacare's impact on hiring.

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