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Nydia Velázquez: This amendment also violates the spirit behind the bipartisan Fair Chance Act that was signed into law last Congress.

On the recordFebruary 9, 2021
This amendment also violates the spirit behind the bipartisan Fair Chance Act that was signed into law last Congress.
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Nydia Velázquez
Democratic · New York

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Velazquez argues against an amendment limiting PPP funds to certain individuals.

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