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Tammy Duckworth: “I am deeply concerned about the well-being about community banks. I feel that they are absolutely critical to the…”

On the recordJuly 17, 2013
I am deeply concerned about the well-being about community banks. I feel that they are absolutely critical to the success and economic well-being of our communities.
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Tammy Duckworth
Democratic · Illinois

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Duckworth emphasizes the importance of community banks for local economies and small business loans.

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