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Buffett seeks exemption from Texas law

Warren Buffett swooped into Texas last week to meet with officials about working around a state law that bans vehicle manufacturers from operating dealerships in the state -- even stores selling other vehicles.. (REUTERS)
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By:
Jackie Charniga
April 24, 2017 05:00 AM

Warren Buffett has run afoul of the same Texas law that prevents Elon Musk from selling Teslas at factory-owned stores.

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