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Senior Dem at SEC Will Call It Quits

Departure clouds outlook for shareholder input on directors

By Heather McPherson, Newser User

Posted Aug 10, 2007 7:30 AM CDT

(Newser) – The SEC's senior Democrat, widely seen as tough on business and pro-shareholder, filed his walking papers yesterday. Roel Campos will quit the five-member panel next month after 5 years on the job and with a proposal pending that allows investors a greater say in appointment... Read full story »

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