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On the recordApril 28, 2009
I would just like to welcome our witnesses today and thank them for taking the time to be here and tell us about the work their various agencies are doing to promote financial literacy and education throughout the country.
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Roland Burris
Democratic · Illinois

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Senator Burris welcomes witnesses and emphasizes the importance of financial literacy.

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