Even 1 percent of that reinvested in the political campaigns result in a significant corrupting factor.
Jeff Merkley: “Even 1 percent of that reinvested in the political campaigns result in a significant corrupting factor.”
On the recordApril 30, 2024
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Merkley warns about the corrupting influence of fossil fuel industry campaign contributions.
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