Richard Durbin actually said...

The unprecedented price volatility of our markets for physical commodities, such as energy and grains, has hurt our economy. Now--perhaps more than ever--we need our markets to function transparently and insulated from manipulation and unfettered excessive speculation.

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Durbin calls for transparency in markets amid economic volatility.

06/01/2009

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