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Maxine Waters: “I want to understand FINRA. I understand that FINRA maintains a large investment portfolio.”

On the recordSeptember 12, 2011
I want to understand FINRA. I understand that FINRA maintains a large investment portfolio.
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Waters seeks clarity on FINRA's investment practices and potential conflicts of interest.

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