So it is unfortunate that Republicans, I guess, as you cited, have continued their efforts to oppose this bureau, oppose the implementation of a key component of the Wall Street reform law.

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Bonuses, which make up the biggest component of annual compensation for most Wall Street executives, rose 15% last year, Johnson says.

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He wants to find out who manufactures the component parts and take that information to Wall Street.

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