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On the recordMay 24, 2011
I wanted to understand a little bit better the exchanges that have been set up, CME and ICE.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Merkley seeks clarification on the status of derivatives trading exchanges.

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