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On the recordJune 2, 2009
these bankers have earned huge profits for themselves, but when their imprudent behavior causes vast economic dislocation, they throw the cost of that on the backs of the taxpayers
Said by
Marcy Kaptur
Democratic · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Kaptur highlights the burden placed on taxpayers due to bankers' actions.

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