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On the recordDecember 14, 2011
They are inadequately funded. The Republican Appropriations Committee this year voted them $172 million, less than they have in the current year.
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Michael Capuano
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Criticism of funding cuts to the CFTC by the Republican Appropriations Committee.

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