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On the recordDecember 12, 2011
Unfortunately, efforts like the Volcker Rule are met with powerful opposition from powerful special interest lobbyists in this town.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Highlighting opposition to financial reforms from lobbyists.

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