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Elizabeth Warren: “When President Trump first nominated you as Federal Chair in 2017, you testified, actually in this very room, I think…”

On the recordJune 22, 2023
When President Trump first nominated you as Federal Chair in 2017, you testified, actually in this very room, I think, that you intended to, quote, 'consider appropriate ways to ease regulatory burdens for the banks.'
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Elizabeth Warren
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Warren recalls Powell's commitment to easing banking regulations during his nomination.

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