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Chris Van Hollen: For as long as we have had big banks, they have had too much power in this town.

On the recordMarch 16, 2023
For as long as we have had big banks, they have had too much power in this town.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen highlights the influence of big banks in politics.

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