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Tom Feeney: “I didn't say what the chairman said I said. I said that it has been the policy of many in this Congress for about 40…”

On the recordMay 7, 2008
I didn't say what the chairman said I said. I said that it has been the policy of many in this Congress for about 40 years now to criticize lenders all over the spectrum for not pushing more money into low- and moderate-income areas. I think the chairman will agree with me.
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Tom Feeney
Republican · Florida

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Discussing congressional policy on lending to low- and moderate-income areas.

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