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On the recordApril 30, 2024
Even 1 percent of that reinvested in the political campaigns result in a significant corrupting factor.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Merkley warns about the corrupting influence of fossil fuel industry campaign contributions.

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