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On the recordJuly 29, 2014
I would not set the threshold at the level of refunds. I would set it at the level of requests for refunds.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Blumenthal suggests using refund requests as a threshold for scrutiny instead of actual refunds.

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