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Maxine Waters: “Unfortunately, I want you to know that the megabanks are working overtime to try and kill the bank capital proposal.”

On the recordFebruary 5, 2024
Unfortunately, I want you to know that the megabanks are working overtime to try and kill the bank capital proposal.
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Highlighting opposition from major banks to proposed capital regulations.

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