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On the recordApril 11, 2000
The gentleman is aware that with this measure we are asking the 527s to do the same thing that trial lawyers and labor unions, myself, yourself, and every candidate already does. That is all this bill does; is that correct?
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Lloyd Doggett
Democratic · Texas

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Discussing campaign finance reform and the role of 527 organizations.

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