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Chuck Schumer: “The first benefit of all disclosure bills is that they can prevent corruption and the appearance of corruption.”

On the recordFebruary 16, 2011
The first benefit of all disclosure bills is that they can prevent corruption and the appearance of corruption.
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Schumer argues that disclosure laws help combat corruption in politics.

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