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On the recordFebruary 1, 2010
Our Republican colleagues often complain about activist Federal judges. But in this case, this Supreme Court went out of its way to unleash the power of corporations in our politics.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin criticizes the Supreme Court for enabling corporate influence in politics.

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