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

On the recordMarch 22, 2009
When they make money, we -- have 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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Brad Sherman criticizes the bank bailout plan, highlighting the disproportionate burden on taxpayers.

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