On the recordNovember 2, 2011
I am concerned that differing treatment is problematic and will encourage levels of speculation because of that loophole that are going to be problematic for consumers.
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congress.govCarl Levin: “I am concerned that differing treatment is problematic and will encourage levels of speculation because of that loophole…”
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Levin expresses concern over the CFTC's approach to commodity swaps.
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