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Maxine Waters: “I am very concerned about the representation that Dodd-Frank is going to lead to fewer jobs.”

On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
I am very concerned about the representation that Dodd-Frank is going to lead to fewer jobs.
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Waters expresses concern that Dodd-Frank regulations may negatively impact job numbers.

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