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Barack Obama: “The American economy does not stand still, and neither should the rules that govern it. The evolution of industries…”

On the recordMarch 26, 2008
The American economy does not stand still, and neither should the rules that govern it. The evolution of industries often warrants regulatory reform.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama calls for regulatory reform to adapt to the changing economy.

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