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On the recordMarch 6, 2012
I would like to discuss the so-called 'companionship exemption' under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the proposed rule of the Department, that I believe the comment period may end tonight.
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Lamar Alexander
Republican · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Alexander raises concerns about changes to the companionship exemption in labor law.

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