On the recordApril 26, 2010
What was the indication for the trading--why would you short Bear Stearns after they had just bought $300 million worth of Timberwolf from you?
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congress.govWhat was the indication for the trading--why would you short Bear Stearns after they had just bought $300 million worth of Timberwolf from you?
Senator Coburn challenges the rationale behind shorting Bear Stearns.
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