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Chris Van Hollen: And stock buybacks are simply a way of increasing the value of stocks held by CEOs and executives and stockholders.

On the recordApril 11, 2018
And stock buybacks are simply a way of increasing the value of stocks held by CEOs and executives and stockholders.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen explains the impact of stock buybacks on wealth distribution.

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