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On the recordFebruary 25, 2015
It becomes an unlevel playing field when someone who can violate the law and, by violating the law, cut some corners.
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Mark Pocan
Democratic · Wisconsin

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Pocan critiques unfair advantages gained through legal violations in contracting.

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