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On the recordJuly 13, 2009
Even in regard to transparency and in this specific issue of large contingency fees to campaign contributors? You would rather the Congress be hands-off there and allow each state to make those decisions?
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Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

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Wicker questions whether Congress should intervene in state decisions on contingency fees.

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