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On the recordApril 24, 2012
I hope that we can productively explore these topics, but I also hope that we can recognize attempts to weaken or undermine the SEC, by either underfunding it, or imposing upon it much more onerous cost-benefit rules.
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California

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Waters expresses concern over potential weakening of the SEC through budget cuts or strict regulations.

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