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Jack Reed: “I would think that the problem we would have is these funds would run out, not that there is no call on them.”

On the recordSeptember 23, 2009
I would think that the problem we would have is these funds would run out, not that there is no call on them.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Reed emphasizes concerns about the TALF program's funding and loan availability for businesses.

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