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On the recordJuly 13, 2009
I appreciate the opportunity to strongly support the Administration's proposal to create a Federal agency dedicated solely to protecting consumer interests in financial products and markets, and preserve and expand State consumer protection authority.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

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Blumenthal supports a new Federal agency for consumer protection in financial markets.

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