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Michael S. Barr: We need a system that is protective of consumers and investors, a strong and uniform protection across our financial…

On the recordMay 12, 2009
We need a system that is protective of consumers and investors, a strong and uniform protection across our financial sector.
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Michael S. Barr

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Barr stresses the importance of consumer and investor protection in financial regulation.

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