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Trump signs legislation that encourages occupational licensing reform
Sept 17, 2018
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This bill was a good first step towards eliminating excessive and burdensome government regulations, but it cannot be the last. Government should not stand in the way of Americans attempting to earn a living, and it is possible for the federal government to encourage state governments to reduce burdensome licensing requirements without overstepping its power.
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