Political Quotes

On the recordJune 8, 2009
It is disturbing to me that we really cannot assess what impact TARP funds has had on recipients, and whether TARP has truly increased lending.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Collins questions the effectiveness of TARP funds.

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