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On the recordJune 9, 2014
In a capitalist system, it may be somebody's judgment that not paying people for their performances because they get compensated through promotions, et cetera... But, it should be the decision of the person whose services are being broadcast.
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Jerry Nadler
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Nadler argues that performers should decide their compensation, not Congress.

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