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Al Franken: My office has received 220 letters just on the Citizens United decision, and it might surprise Mr. Smith that by last…

On the recordMarch 9, 2010
My office has received 220 letters just on the Citizens United decision, and it might surprise Mr. Smith that by last night's count, 204 of those 220 Minnesotans were opposed to the decision.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

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Franken highlights public opposition to the Citizens United decision based on constituent letters.

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