LaFollette criticizes old guard control of Senate power
The piece reports Senator Robert LaFollette accusing a small group of long-time senators of dominating committees, exposing a close corporate influence in Congress. It notes warnings about labor, finance, and tariff policy, with references to Taft's inauguration and broader reform calls.
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