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John Ensign: “I don't think it's a good idea for the government to compete with the private sector.”

On the recordOctober 26, 2009
I don't think it's a good idea for the government to compete with the private sector.
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John Ensign

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Senator Ensign expresses concern about government competition with private businesses.

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