Helaine Olen

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One reason for sky-high veterinary bills? Private equity funds and big corporations have been gobbling up small, independent vets .

Why private equity sees veterinary care as a good investment

One reason for sky-high veterinary bills? Private equity funds and big corporations have been gobbling up small, independent vets .

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President Trump says negative economic forecasts are fake news, but he’s also making nervous calls to his friends in the business world to ask if they’re true.

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President Trump says negative economic forecasts are fake news, but he’s also making nervous calls to his friends in the business world to ask if they’re true.

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Who won the second debate?

This week, the political debate dominated political debate.

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