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Al Franken: Clearly the American public has a right to know who is paying for ads and who is attempting to influence elections.

On the recordApril 11, 2011
Clearly the American public has a right to know who is paying for ads and who is attempting to influence elections.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Franken emphasizes the need for transparency in campaign financing.

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