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Richard Shelby: “We cannot afford the status quo. We must act now to put a plan in place that protects consumers and investors, saves…”

On the recordJune 17, 2009
We cannot afford the status quo. We must act now to put a plan in place that protects consumers and investors, saves jobs, and ensures the integrity of our financial system.
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Richard Shelby
Republican · Alabama

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Emphasizes urgency for regulatory reform to protect consumers and jobs.

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