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Dick Durbin: “Last year, a record $4 billion was spent on federal elections by outside organizations, political parties, and…”

On the recordApril 11, 2011
Last year, a record $4 billion was spent on federal elections by outside organizations, political parties, and Congressional campaigns.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin notes the unprecedented spending in federal elections.

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