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On the recordSeptember 21, 2021
When the Citizens United decision allowed unlimited money, they said it was going to be transparent.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Critique of the Citizens United decision's impact on transparency in political donations.

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