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On the recordOctober 10, 2011
But that is exactly why we have this provision in the law, is that if a pro-bono lawyer takes the case and prevails, the court can award him legal fees. You object to that?
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

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Conyers defends the provision for awarding legal fees to pro-bono lawyers if they win cases.

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