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On the recordMay 20, 2013
I fear, and I have heard this anecdotally, that this approach of 'Washington knows best' will harm the very people that the rule seeks to help.
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Shelley Moore Capito
Republican · West Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Capito expresses concern about the negative impact of the CFPB's rule on borrowers.

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