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How Congress Is Fixing the Banks

In the coming weeks, Congress is likely to pass a bipartisan bill to reform the financial system and regulate the banks. While Congress is still debating the details, the shape of the final bill has emerged. Discover how Congress is attempting to fix the financial system.

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