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Carl Levin: “The potential for criminals to buy these types of companies without ever divulging their names or interest is a threat…”

On the recordJune 17, 2009
The potential for criminals to buy these types of companies without ever divulging their names or interest is a threat to our security and to our well being.
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Carl Levin
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the risks of hidden ownership in shell companies.

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