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Clinton proposes curbs on Wall Street

Democratic candidate wants to curtail some risk-taking and hold more individuals accountable for misconduct

Democrat Hillary Clinton is moving closer to the populist wing of her party with a suite of proposals aimed at curbing some Wall Street risk-taking and holding more individuals accountable for misconduct.

Among her proposals: a tax on certain rapid-fire stock traders, whom some see as contributing to market instability. She also wants to extend the statute of limitations for prosecuting financial crimes and require that responsible individuals pay a portion of fines levied because of wrongdoing at their companies

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