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On the recordSeptember 21, 2010
I am grateful to Senator Shelby and Senator Vitter for raising the spectrum of this particular question.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Jack Reed acknowledges Shelby and Vitter's efforts in addressing the SEC's oversight.

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