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On the recordFebruary 4, 2009
It is important in terms of how firms that get this money use it, whether they use it properly, whether they abuse it in any way.
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David Vitter
Republican · Louisiana

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Vitter emphasizes the need for oversight on the use of TARP funds by firms.

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