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Richard Blumenthal: “Even with those potential sources of money, however, isn't there a reality here that the imbalances of funding can be so…”

On the recordApril 11, 2011
Even with those potential sources of money, however, isn't there a reality here that the imbalances of funding can be so disparate and the appearances are so corrosive to trust and confidence in the democratic system?
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

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Blumenthal questions the impact of funding disparities on public trust in democracy.

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