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On the recordSeptember 18, 2023
When Congress passed the Dodd-Frank Act, the purpose was clear, which was to prevent something like the 2008 financial crisis from happening again.
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Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Pressley highlights the intent behind Dodd-Frank to avoid future financial crises.

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