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On the recordMay 8, 2012
After Citizens United, we virtually have no rules when it comes to money being spent on campaigns.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Durbin criticizes the lack of campaign finance rules post-Citizens United decision.

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