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Jack Reed: “I think promptly direct OTS that they have to be--their conclusions have to be vetted by you, I would assume.”

On the recordMay 19, 2009
I think promptly direct OTS that they have to be--their conclusions have to be vetted by you, I would assume.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Reed emphasizes the need for oversight in policy decisions by the OTS.

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