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Ralph Nader's letter to the Connecticut Secretary of State asking him to speak out on the New England Patriots stadium deal in Hartford December 14, 1998Miles Rapoport
Dear Miles:
The vote in the legislature on the Patriots’ stadium deal is expected tomorrow. I could refer you to numerous statements in your “State of Democracy” report as a basis for asking you to speak out either on the procedural unfairness and rush or/and the substance of this unconscionable corporate welfare package. As the Secretary of State you are part of the energy in the state of democracy in Connecticut. Please do not remain silent!!
Sincerely,
Ralph Nader
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