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Maxine Waters: “It is really critically important to the safety and stability of our entire financial system for there to be strong…”

On the recordFebruary 5, 2024
It is really critically important to the safety and stability of our entire financial system for there to be strong standards of capital, liquidity, and risk management for banks, especially for the largest banks.
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California

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Emphasizing the need for strong banking regulations for financial stability.

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