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On the recordJuly 13, 2009
Our organizations have strongly endorsed President Obama's proposal regarding what should be the agency's jurisdiction.
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Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Supporting President Obama's proposal for the Consumer Financial Protection Agency's authority.

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