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Warren Calls Out Blackstone for ‘Shameless’ Profits From Housing
- Democrat says firm ‘tanked’ homeownership for many after 2008
- Criticism comes in release of her $500 billion housing plan
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Elizabeth Warren called out Blackstone Group Inc. for its real estate practices as she laid out her tenants’ rights plan, accusing the company of “shamelessly” profiting from the 2008 housing crisis.
Her criticism on Monday was the latest instance of the Democratic 2020 presidential candidate singling out Wall Street companies and investors by name for actions she says contribute to inequality.