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Lynn C. Woolsey: Thank you. I believe that it's evermore important that we do something about the Supreme Court's decision in Citizens…

On the recordApril 19, 2012
Thank you. I believe that it's evermore important that we do something about the Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United v. FEC, which overturns nearly 100 years of campaign finance laws in this country which limit corporation involvement in political campaigns. {time} 1500 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman will suspend. Under the Speaker's announced policy of January 5, 2011, the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Johnson) will control the remainder of the hour as the designee of the minority leader.
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Lynn C. Woolsey
California
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Apr 19, 2012

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