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On the recordJanuary 7, 2014
The massive, excessive overregulation, including on the smallest banks that have absolutely no systemic importance really to the economy, are nevertheless burdened so much that it is just not feasible to launch a community bank and provide the credit that communities need.
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Pat Toomey
Republican · Pennsylvania

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Toomey criticizes overregulation hindering the establishment of community banks.

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