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Mike Thompson: “We think that, given the global importance of remittances, ... it's time for there to be a central consistent Federal…”

On the recordJune 2, 2009
We think that, given the global importance of remittances, ... it's time for there to be a central consistent Federal regulatory scheme.
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Mike Thompson
Democratic · California

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Thompson highlights the need for federal regulation due to the significance of remittances.

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