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On the recordFebruary 9, 2011
Right, so what steps would we need to take in order to protect, in effect, not just the taxpayers who ended up having to bail them out, but a lot of main street businesses that needed stability in the credit markets?
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Peter Welch
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Welch questions necessary steps to protect taxpayers and businesses post-bailout.

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