On the recordApril 17, 2023
One of the things that I have experienced in my time in the Senate is the extent to which Congress is responsive to big special interests and to extremely wealthy individuals.
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congress.govOne of the things that I have experienced in my time in the Senate is the extent to which Congress is responsive to big special interests and to extremely wealthy individuals.
Whitehouse highlights Congress's responsiveness to wealthy interests over public needs.
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