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Tim Scott: “After seeing the mayhem in California unfold over this disastrous legislation, I don't see how anyone could support…”

On the recordJuly 21, 2021
After seeing the mayhem in California unfold over this disastrous legislation, I don't see how anyone could support nationalizing the exact rule that was voted down by the people of California.
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Tim Scott
Republican · South Carolina

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Criticism of California's legislation on independent contractors and its potential national implications.

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