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Tim Scott: “That is a massive choke hold that would seem to deserve an increased level of oversight.”

On the recordJune 27, 2018
That is a massive choke hold that would seem to deserve an increased level of oversight.
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Tim Scott
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Scott highlights the influence of proxy advisors on shareholder votes.

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