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Brad Sherman: When they make money, we -- half the profit goes to Wall Street. When they lose money 94 percent of the loss goes to the…

On the recordMarch 22, 2009
When they make money, we -- half the profit goes to Wall Street. When they lose money 94 percent of the loss goes to the taxpayer.
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Brad Sherman
Democratic · California

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Rep. Brad Sherman discusses the financial burden on taxpayers in relation to Wall Street profits and losses.

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