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Aug 2023
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As Public Universities Spend Big, Studen...

The Wall Street Journal
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P.M. Edition for Aug. 10. Some of the best-known public universities in the U.S. went on a two-decade spending spree, funded by tuition hikes and fees. Reporter Melissa Korn has more details. Plus, Amazon is axing dozens of in-house brands amid complaints from sellers and investigations by regulators. Amazon reporter Dana Mattioli tells us why. Also, special counsel Jack Smith recommends Donald Trump stand trial two weeks before the start of the GOP primaries. Danny Lewis hosts. 

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