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Andy Harris: “How is this not analogous? Is the next thing that someone in your shop is going to say, 'You know what? Some States…”

On the recordFebruary 26, 2019
How is this not analogous? Is the next thing that someone in your shop is going to say, 'You know what? Some States approve it. It is a profitable product. Let's go ahead and lend money for marijuana growth.'
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Andy Harris
Republican · Maryland

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Harris draws a parallel between hemp and marijuana lending risks.

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