Richard Shelby actually said...

Are you concerned that even if your recommendations are implemented, we hope, that the culture of the SEC is such that examiners will be rewarded for focusing only on technical violations of the securities laws rather than the real substance?

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Senator Shelby expresses concern about the SEC's culture and focus.

09/09/2009

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