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Patrick Leahy: “The Supreme Court's recent decision in Citizens United... was such a jolt to the system.”

On the recordJune 30, 2010
The Supreme Court's recent decision in Citizens United... was such a jolt to the system.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy critiques the Citizens United ruling for its impact on election spending.

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