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John Thune: “I am in particular concerned about the limited definition the CFTC is looking to instate for the de minimis exemption…”

On the recordJune 14, 2011
I am in particular concerned about the limited definition the CFTC is looking to instate for the de minimis exemption when defining 'swap dealers.'
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

Editor's note · Context

Senator Thune expresses concern over the CFTC's definition affecting local cooperatives.

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