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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 1, Episode 23: State Legislatures and ALEC
While midterm coverage is largely focused on the parts of Congress that do very little, vital (and bizarre) midterm elections are going unexamined. State legislators pass a lot of bills, and some of that efficiency is thanks to a group called ALEC that writes legislation for them. It’s as shady as it sounds! Watch Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 1, Episode 23 State Legislatures and ALEC in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 1, Episode 23 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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