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On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
I think the laws are well-intended. I think, on the ground, they are not working exactly as we all intended.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Cardin expresses concern about the effectiveness of laws intended to help small businesses.

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