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Joe Courtney: “There have to be some rules in place to limit the high risk that, again, exposes farmers and small businesses and people…”

On the recordDecember 7, 2011
There have to be some rules in place to limit the high risk that, again, exposes farmers and small businesses and people who are just trying to lead their lives and have some confidence in these markets.
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Joe Courtney
Democratic · Connecticut

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Courtney argues for regulations to protect everyday people from financial risks.

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