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Richard Shelby: I voted against the TARP because Treasury's warnings and promises seemed calculated to induce panic rather than to…

On the recordFebruary 4, 2009
I voted against the TARP because Treasury's warnings and promises seemed calculated to induce panic rather than to ensure proper stewardship of taxpayer dollars.
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Richard Shelby
Republican · Alabama

Editor's note · Context

Shelby explains his opposition to TARP due to concerns over its urgency and management.

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