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On the recordMarch 24, 2021
But a concern I have is whether, when the public interest is so affected by these decisions and by these developments, ultimately should these decisions be made by private executives who are accountable to shareholders, or should they be made by elected representatives accountable to voters?
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Peter Welch
Democratic · Vermont

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Welch questions if social media decisions should be made by executives or elected officials.

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