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Tim Scott: “I think that may ultimately end up punishing small businesses and their relationship with the banks.”

On the recordJune 21, 2023
I think that may ultimately end up punishing small businesses and their relationship with the banks.
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Tim Scott
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Scott expresses concern about higher capital standards affecting small businesses' access to banks.

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