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On the recordFebruary 4, 1999
The problem that needs to be addressed is the use of the frank as a campaign tool whose real 'informational' purpose is to make constituents aware of how deserving we are of reelection.
Said by
Ray LaHood
Republican · Illinois
Source
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Feb 4, 1999

Editor's note · Context

Critique of the current use of franking privileges in campaigns.

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