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Can somebody please explain how this isn’t illegal?

This mind-boggling investigation reveals a world of political corruption that goes well beyond what many Americans probably expect. Is it any surprise that the same donors who send our lawmakers to NFL games and resort vacations get to pick and choose laws that benefit them?

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