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Al Franken: The potential for corporate influence on our elections under Citizens United is going to dwarf what it is today.

On the recordJune 30, 2010
The potential for corporate influence on our elections under Citizens United is going to dwarf what it is today.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

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Franken warns about increased corporate influence in elections post-Citizens United.

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