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Janice Schakowsky: “I would also say that the gentleman raises a good point about the cost of media and the idea that radio time, that TV…”

On the recordMarch 16, 1999
I would also say that the gentleman raises a good point about the cost of media and the idea that radio time, that TV time which eats up so many of the dollars that are raised in campaigns, if we could get more contributions from the public airwaves toward campaigns, if we could have some free air time on radio and television, that it would certainly help ease the need for campaign donations.
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Janice Schakowsky
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the impact of media costs on campaign financing.

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