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On the recordApril 17, 2013
But Congress has so far refused to join the rest of the Nation in Kelo backlash and continues to fund eminent domain abuse.
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California

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Kelo criticizes Congress for not addressing eminent domain issues.

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