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Barney Frank: “I think the majority report in particular is a good argument for the bill going forward, and we will be fighting later…”

On the recordFebruary 15, 2011
I think the majority report in particular is a good argument for the bill going forward, and we will be fighting later today to prevent the re-deregulation of the financial economy which the Republican budget represents.
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Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Frank supports the majority report against financial deregulation by Republicans.

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