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On the recordApril 10, 2013
I would suggest that you adopt a policy immediately that you are not going to rely upon bank-selected or regulated-selected consultants.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Reed urges direct hiring of consultants by the OCC instead of relying on banks.

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