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Al Franken: “Doesn't the American public have a compelling First Amendment interest in ensuring that this can't happen and that the…”

On the recordMay 7, 2009
Doesn't the American public have a compelling First Amendment interest in ensuring that this can't happen and that the Internet stays open and accessible?
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

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Franken emphasizes the public's right to an open Internet as a First Amendment issue.

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