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Jeff Merkley: “Certainly it is my view that the current crisis is an example of how failure to provide for adequate consumer protection…”

On the recordMarch 18, 2009
Certainly it is my view that the current crisis is an example of how failure to provide for adequate consumer protection compromises the safe and sound operation of financial institutions.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Merkley emphasizes the importance of consumer protection in financial stability.

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