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On the recordMarch 6, 2023
I remember in August of last year, they'd spent more money on legislation, according to a Bloomberg report, than any other entities, industries.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin recalls significant lobbying expenditures by dominant platforms against legislation.

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