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Patrick Leahy: “The Supreme Court appears to have undermined Congressional efforts to protect hardworking Americans from powerful…”

On the recordSeptember 27, 2010
The Supreme Court appears to have undermined Congressional efforts to protect hardworking Americans from powerful interests.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy criticizes the Supreme Court's decision affecting anti-corruption efforts.

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