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On the recordOctober 27, 2010
But it strikes me, stepping back, that because of national policies, Federal Reserve policies, we have lowered the effective interest rates for banks dramatically.
Said by
Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Reed discusses the impact of Federal Reserve policies on mortgage rates and fairness for borrowers.

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