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Melvin Watt: Would you argue with the notion that somebody in our government ought to show up every day with the prime responsibility…

On the recordJuly 15, 2009
Would you argue with the notion that somebody in our government ought to show up every day with the prime responsibility for protecting or dealing with the issues of consumers in their financial matters?
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Melvin Watt
North Carolina

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Questioning the need for a dedicated consumer protection role in government.

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