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Article: CONNECTICUT GAINS FROM SEN. DODD'S LEADERSHIP ON BANKING COMMITTEE

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September 10, 2009
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The office of Sen. Christopher S. Dodd, D-Conn., issued the following news release:

The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs has broad responsibility for issues that are central to the economic security and prosperity of the people of Connecticut - everything from protection for consumers in the financial sector to combating foreclosures to expanding public transportation across the state. As Chairman of the Committee, Senator Dodd will continue to build on a strong record of working for Connecticut.

FIGHTING FOR CONSUMERS

As Chairman, Dodd fights hard for Connecticut consumers - including shareholders or anyone with a mortgage, a bank account, or a ...

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