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Michael S. Barr: “I think that within the existing framework you can tailor and graduate the extent of regulatory compliance. I don't…”

On the recordMay 19, 2014
I think that within the existing framework you can tailor and graduate the extent of regulatory compliance. I don't think it needs a legislative fix, but I agree that much more nuance could be in the system than is there now.
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Michael S. Barr

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Barr suggests improving regulatory compliance without new legislation.

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