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On the recordOctober 23, 2017
U.S. campaign finance law prohibits foreign money in elections, but it allows foreign money to purchase issue ads.
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Robin Kelly
Democratic · Illinois

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Discussing loopholes in campaign finance laws regarding foreign influence in elections.

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