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On the recordMarch 2, 2009
I am calling for some massive additional more effective regulation to regulate the standards, responsibility, accepting the responsibility and accountability both by the agencies and by the companies, uniform national standards, and a system of enforcement.
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Michael Bennet
Democratic · Colorado

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Bennet advocates for stronger regulations and accountability in financial standards.

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