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On the recordJuly 29, 2013
It seems clear that if Congress wants to have a tough watchdog, it needs to make sure that the dog has not been starved.
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Elizabeth Warren
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Warren emphasizes the need for adequate funding for effective regulatory oversight.

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