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Elizabeth Warren: I am not quite sure how this is a deterrent for other CEOs.

On the recordFebruary 5, 2014
I am not quite sure how this is a deterrent for other CEOs.
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Elizabeth Warren
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Warren questions the effectiveness of fines as a deterrent for CEOs after illegal activities.

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