We really do need to have prompt, accurate response as an oversight committee regarding these matters.
Steve Lynch
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Stephen Francis Lynch is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Massachusetts's 8th congressional district since 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, Lynch has focused on issues such as healthcare, labor rights, and economic development throughout his tenure. He has been an advocate for working families and has worked to secure funding for various projects in his district.
I am not sure if using the term 'rigged' is proper, that our markets are rigged, but I do know that there are two firms: Virtu Financial, which traded heavily in the market for 5 years without a losing day, which is incredible; and…
the current structure of the market favors high-frequency traders over average investors.
Maybe 'rigged' isn't the proper term, but let's just say the current structure of the market favors high-frequency traders over average investors.
The IRS targeted you. The IRS also asked inappropriate--asked for inappropriate information.
I think sometimes the search for conspiracy is interfering with the meaningful oversight that we should be doing.
There is some evidence here before us--and I have been hearing from some of my colleagues on this side of the aisle that there is no evidence of wrongdoing.
This makes it worse. It makes it worse that the IRS was actually violating the constitutional rights of progressive groups and conservative groups.
I am pleased this evening to join my colleagues, Mr. Meadows from North Carolina and Mr. Reed from New York, in the consideration of H.R. 3765, a bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 198 Baker…
In closing, I would just offer our prayers and condolences to the Jayne family and the people of Corning, New York, and Specialist Ryan P. Jayne's friends and neighbors. We all mourn their loss, and we appreciate the sacrifice that has…





