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Jack Reed: “Frankly, I think the American public is appalled that they are looking at CEOs of Silicon Valley Bank getting $10…”

On the recordMay 4, 2023
Frankly, I think the American public is appalled that they are looking at CEOs of Silicon Valley Bank getting $10 million, walking out with even more in terms of stock, and nothing can be done.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Reed expresses public outrage over high compensation for failed bank CEOs.

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