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Ron Wyden: “The reason that AIG has gotten this money is because they are 'systemically important.'”

On the recordMarch 2, 2009
The reason that AIG has gotten this money is because they are 'systemically important.'
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Wyden critiques the prioritization of AIG over small businesses in financial aid.

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