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Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard L. Trumka On the Second Anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Decision in Citizens United

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2012. Two years ago, the Supreme Court seriously undermined our democracy when it ruled by the narrowest of margins to strike down restrictions on independent campaign spending by business corporations and their supporters.

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The Citizens United ruling further tilted the playing field in favor of the 1% and against the 99% whose voices are being drowned out by excessive corporate spending and influence.

Since the Citizens United ruling came down, and particularly…

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