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Elizabeth Warren: “I think it is a positive thing that we charge half of what a payday lender charges.”

On the recordJuly 23, 2013
I think it is a positive thing that we charge half of what a payday lender charges.
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Elizabeth Warren
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Warren questions the bank's distinction from payday lenders.

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