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John Thune: “I did not vote for Dodd-Frank for several reasons, but one central concern was that the rules outlined in the…”

On the recordJuly 20, 2011
I did not vote for Dodd-Frank for several reasons, but one central concern was that the rules outlined in the legislation would have the effect of driving business overseas.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

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Thune expresses concern that Dodd-Frank may push business out of the U.S.

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