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Dick Durbin: “The CFTC detects, deters, and punishes abusive trading activity and manipulation of commodity prices, which could have…”

On the recordApril 4, 2011
The CFTC detects, deters, and punishes abusive trading activity and manipulation of commodity prices, which could have negative impacts on consumers and the economy.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin outlines the CFTC's role in preventing market manipulation and protecting consumers.

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