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Roger Williams: “The SBA is supposed to be the lender of last resort and not compete with the private sector.”

On the recordMay 14, 2024
The SBA is supposed to be the lender of last resort and not compete with the private sector.
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Roger Williams
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Criticism of SBA's role in direct lending competing with private lenders.

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