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On the recordNovember 2, 2011
So is that one of the purposes of the Dodd-Frank Act, to prevent excessive speculation?
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Carl Levin
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Levin seeks confirmation on the Dodd-Frank Act's aim to curb excessive speculation.

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