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On the recordJune 1, 2009
I cannot imagine a federally or State-chartered bank being allowed to have a leverage ratio of 30:1.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Collins emphasizes the need for stricter leverage regulations for banks.

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