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Carl Levin: “They should be subject to U.S. transparency and not shielded by Swiss secrecy.”

On the recordFebruary 25, 2014
They should be subject to U.S. transparency and not shielded by Swiss secrecy.
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Carl Levin
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Levin emphasizes the need for Swiss banks to comply with U.S. transparency laws.

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