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Josh Hawley: “Small businesses are explicitly exempted under this bill to…”

Featuring: Josh Hawley, Republican | U.S. Senate Missouri

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Published | Video Starts at 03:33

So I think it's wrong. Mr. Chairman, I just want to correct the Senator Scott said that if you have a small business, you'd be forced to sell it. Small businesses are explicitly exempted under this bill to 1200 employees. They are not covered. If you have a small business, you can maintain your ownership in that business throughout the entire time. And I don't mind anybody being rich. (03:33–03:39)

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