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Jeff Merkley: “I think, the perspective Mr. Bagenstos has presented is very much in line with all of the legal efforts to create…”

On the recordJune 11, 2012
I think, the perspective Mr. Bagenstos has presented is very much in line with all of the legal efforts to create significant and broad exemptions for these organizations.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley supports broad exemptions for organizations regarding legal interpretations.

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