On the recordJanuary 25, 2011
It is not only secret to the public, it is often secret to fellow Senators, greatly complicating our effort to dialog with fellow Senators as to why we are pursuing something and get their partnership in it.
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Senator Merkley discusses the lack of transparency in legislative processes.
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