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Elizabeth Warren: “Private equity has been referred to as 'legalized looting.'”

On the recordFebruary 28, 2025
Private equity has been referred to as 'legalized looting.'
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Elizabeth Warren
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Warren criticizes private equity for exploiting companies for profit.

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