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On the recordJune 23, 2009
In order to be more transparent, in order to have greater accountability for these banks, why not run the stress tests again under more difficult circumstances?
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Elizabeth Warren
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Warren advocates for tougher stress tests for banks to ensure accountability.

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