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On the recordFebruary 4, 2015
I will tell you that the seven basis points that you increase it by may mitigate risk, but at the same time, it really passes on a greater burden to the consumer.
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Tim Scott
Republican · South Carolina

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Senator Scott critiques the impact of increased bank fees on consumers.

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