As Senate starts tax hearings, masters of the universe find they're short on pals
(NEWSER) - Wall Street's hedge-fund and private-equity titans are looking for allies in their fight to prevent a tax hike on profits—but they're having trouble recruiting, today's Journal reports. As the first Senate hearings on the proposed hikes get under way, representatives from venture capital, public pension funds, and investment firms are seeking to distance themselves from their lightning-rod siblings. More»
