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Brown Applauds Sec For Approving New Diversity Standards

Statement

Date: Aug. 6, 2021
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Finance and Banking

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) -- Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs -- released the following statement after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved Nasdaq's proposed rule related to board diversity and disclosure:

"Corporate America must do more to increase diversity in the boardroom," said Brown. "I applaud the SEC and Nasdaq for recognizing the benefits to companies and shareholders of a more inclusive and equitable economy."


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