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Richard Shelby: I don't think we can give the power to override fully public bodies charged with issues like investor protection to the…

On the recordMarch 9, 2009
I don't think we can give the power to override fully public bodies charged with issues like investor protection to the Fed.
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Richard Shelby
Republican · Alabama

Editor's note · Context

Shelby emphasizes the importance of not allowing the Fed to override public bodies responsible for investor protection.

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