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Jack Reed: “They seem not to be performing one of their obligations, which is to provide for efficient markets; is that fair?”

On the recordApril 24, 2012
They seem not to be performing one of their obligations, which is to provide for efficient markets; is that fair?
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Questioning the FHFA's performance in ensuring market efficiency.

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