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Ed Whitfield: The Republicans believe you don't need the rulemakings at the CFTC. Are they right or wrong, Mr. Secretary?

On the recordMarch 7, 2012
The Republicans believe you don't need the rulemakings at the CFTC. Are they right or wrong, Mr. Secretary?
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Ed Whitfield
Republican · Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

Challenging the necessity of CFTC rulemakings regarding oil market speculation.

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