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On the recordNovember 14, 2011
So that there is no legal ability for the Department of Treasury to veto your decision.
Said by
Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Reed points out the limitations of Treasury's authority over FHFA decisions.

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