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Ayanna Pressley: For too long, banks have been content, really, to chase profits irresponsibly and then to turn to the government to bear…

On the recordMay 15, 2023
For too long, banks have been content, really, to chase profits irresponsibly and then to turn to the government to bear the risk when they collapse.
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Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Pressley criticizes banks for privatizing profits while socializing losses.

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