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On the recordApril 12, 2010
Why weren't securitizations halted in 2005, 2006, and 2007 when similar underwriting problems were uncovered?
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Carl Levin
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Levin inquires about the lack of action on securitizations despite known underwriting issues.

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