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Daniel Akaka: “Unfortunately, investment banks, credit card issuers, and predatory lenders... are giving the term 'bank' an even…”

On the recordFebruary 24, 2010
Unfortunately, investment banks, credit card issuers, and predatory lenders... are giving the term 'bank' an even greater negative connotation.
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Daniel Akaka
Democratic · Hawaii

Editor's note · Context

Akaka expresses concern over the negative perception of banks due to unfair practices.

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