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Chris Van Hollen: I think Americans are waking up to the fact that since January 1st of this year, big corporations have spent $250…

On the recordApril 18, 2018
I think Americans are waking up to the fact that since January 1st of this year, big corporations have spent $250 billion on stock buybacks.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen criticizes corporate stock buybacks following tax reform, highlighting its impact on middle-class families.

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