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On the recordFebruary 29, 2016
People want to know why there is frustration in America now. I can tell you why, because when the recession hit and people basically--you know, we bailed out the big banks and they got money, and everybody's 401(k) and pension took it on the chin.
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Maria Cantwell
Democratic · Washington

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Cantwell explains public frustration over financial bailouts during the recession.

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