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On the recordOctober 28, 2013
Ever since legislation was enacted in 1872 to protect consumers from frauds involving the U.S. mail, the Congress, and the Executive Branch have been increasingly aware of the responsibility to make certain that our Nation's economy fairly and adequately serves consumers' interests.
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York

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W. Meeks highlights Congress's long-standing responsibility to protect consumer interests.

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