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On the recordFebruary 9, 2011
A margin requirement imposed upon end-users would subject them to significant cash burdens, cash that might otherwise be used to put to work in the economy.
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Frank Lucas
Republican · Oklahoma

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Lucas argues that margin requirements could negatively affect economic activity.

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