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John Conyers: But what we are doing is finally ending the cynical business as usual environment where big business and special…

On the recordJuly 31, 2007
But what we are doing is finally ending the cynical business as usual environment where big business and special interests dominate the legislative process to the detriment of the public interests. This is a measure that every Member in the Congress can be proud of and support fully. A vote for this measure is a vote to end the culture of corruption. The time for S. 1 is now, and I accordingly urge my colleagues to support the measure.
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

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Addressing the importance of a legislative measure aimed at reducing corruption in Congress.

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