Mnuchin rips Lakers, fumes over public companies receiving coronavirus loans
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Aaron Nicodemus2020-04-28T19:36:00
Reacting to news the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers received a coronavirus aid loan meant for small businesses, U.S. Treasury Sec. Steven Mnuchin said Tuesday all such loans over $2 million will be audited and some companies could face criminal liability.
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