It now turns out that Warren Buffett is just like all the other billionaires who eventually turn to the federal government to help them out of a jam. Yeah ... long term investor my ....
"Among the considerations still in the balance: A big provision being sought by Warren Buffett in recent weeks. A key Senate committee had changed its proposed overhaul of derivatives regulation after lobbying by Mr. Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc., potentially helping the famed investor avoid a financial hit, congressional aides say."
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