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Regulators seek tighter oversight of derivatives

WASHINGTON -- As two federal regulators asked a House panel to tighten proposed legislation imposing new oversight on derivatives, Republican lawmakers contended the measure already could eliminate jobs and stifle companies' ability to manage risks. Full Article at The Washington Post

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