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Sam Farr: Make no mistake about it, that increased jurisdiction was absolutely essential.

On the recordApril 11, 2013
Make no mistake about it, that increased jurisdiction was absolutely essential.
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Sam Farr
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Farr emphasizes the necessity of expanding CFTC's jurisdiction post-2008 financial crisis.

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