Political Quotes

On the recordJune 14, 2011
American consumers will now have to pay more for basic banking services, while big-box retailers go off and count their unjustified profits.
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Schumer highlights the negative impact on consumers due to increased banking costs from the Durbin Amendment.

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