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DOJ extracts $30M settlement from PayPal over DEI program

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The U.S. Department of Justice has secured a $30 million settlement from PayPal concerning the company's minority-owned business program. This action is seen as part of a broader trend of federal scrutiny and potential retaliation against corporate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. AI

RANK_REASON Regulatory action by the DOJ against a major company concerning DEI initiatives. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=2 ai=0.1]

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DOJ extracts $30M settlement from PayPal over DEI program

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