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Ralph Nader has authored, co-authored and edited many books, which include:
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Ralph Nader has authored, co-authored and edited many books, which include:
Radio interview of Ralph Nader about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and corporate tax loopholes on Democracy Now!.
Ralph Nader Speech at the Covair Society of America.
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