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Chris Van Hollen: ZTE hired a lobbying firm here in Washington that spent $1.3 million in a few months and ended up getting their way.

On the recordJuly 25, 2018
ZTE hired a lobbying firm here in Washington that spent $1.3 million in a few months and ended up getting their way.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen highlights ZTE's lobbying efforts and their success.

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