On the recordMarch 20, 2017
Dodd-Frank is extremely important and valuable to this country. But the centerpiece of it is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
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Waters emphasizes the significance of Dodd-Frank and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for consumer protection.
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