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John Larson: “I think, number one, 73 percent of Americans feel that Members of Congress are unnecessarily influenced by special…”

On the recordJuly 29, 2009
I think, number one, 73 percent of Americans feel that Members of Congress are unnecessarily influenced by special interests and their campaign contributions.
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John Larson
Democratic · Connecticut

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Larson highlights public concern over Congress's influence by special interests through campaign contributions.

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