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How a Private Equity Takeover Leaves Communities Defenseless - More Perfect Union
Private equity dominates the fire truck market. They bought in looking to double profits — now communities everywhere are paying the price. Trump blames other countries for stealing American manufacturing, but he's ignoring the problem of massive corporate greed.