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Gwen Moore: We need to be proactive, Mr. Chairman. Because when Congress is silent, little to no DBE participation occurs.

On the recordApril 30, 2019
We need to be proactive, Mr. Chairman. Because when Congress is silent, little to no DBE participation occurs.
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Gwen Moore
Democratic · Wisconsin

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Calls for proactive measures to ensure participation of disadvantaged business enterprises.

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