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Ritchie Torres: I have a real concern that the biggest banks, in opposing a Section 1033 rulemaking, are stifling competition and choice…

On the recordSeptember 20, 2021
I have a real concern that the biggest banks, in opposing a Section 1033 rulemaking, are stifling competition and choice under the guise of consumer protection and cybersecurity.
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Ritchie Torres
Democratic · New York

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Torres criticizes banks for hindering competition while claiming to protect consumers.

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