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Democrats target private equity amid rising costs in housing and healthcare

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Private equity firms are facing increased political scrutiny from Democrats, who view them as a cause of rising costs in housing and healthcare. Several Democratic candidates have targeted private equity in their campaigns, advocating for stricter regulations. Congress has already passed bipartisan legislation to restrict private equity ownership of single-family homes, with related regulations issued by the Treasury Department. Should Democrats gain full control of Congress, figures like Senator Elizabeth Warren are poised to lead further legislative efforts against private equity practices. AI

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Democrats target private equity amid rising costs in housing and healthcare

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Dan Primack ·

    Private equity's political problem

    <p>If Democrats gain full control of Congress next week, as many polls and prediction markets suggest they will, private equity could once again find itself in the political crosshairs.</p><p><strong>The big picture: </strong>Private equity has become a rhetorical punching bag fo…

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