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On the recordJuly 29, 2010
Isn't it true that yesterday or a day or so ago, when we did the Citizens United bill, the minority leader was complaining that the leadership was getting off the subject of small business to go to some other subject? It would seem now, at least, that the other side is doing exactly that. Is that an unfair characterization?
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York
Source
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Jul 29, 2010

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Senator Schumer addresses perceived hypocrisy regarding focus on small business legislation.

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