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In 1971, 1,300 prisoners took over Attica Prison in Western New York, leaving 43 people, including 10 hostages, dead in the aftermath.

President's Weekly Address - 5/1/10

POSTED: May 01, 2010, 12:00 am

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In light of the Supreme Court decision that broadened the influence of corporations and lobbyists in elections, President Obama calls for finance reform that will return the power to determine who will serve in elected office back to the public.





Source: The White House

 

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