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Glenn Grothman: “I think the whole purpose of the Fair Labor Standards Act--it was put together by people who do not necessarily trust…”

On the recordApril 4, 2017
I think the whole purpose of the Fair Labor Standards Act--it was put together by people who do not necessarily trust employers to do the best thing for their employees.
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Glenn Grothman
Republican · Wisconsin

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Grothman emphasizes the need for regulations to protect employees from employers.

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