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On the recordFebruary 10, 2020
The bottom line is that Congress should avoid burdening the American taxpayer and employers through additional Washington knows best Federal mandates.
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Ben Cline
Republican · Virginia

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Cline argues against federal mandates, advocating for private sector solutions.

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