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During Sprint merger review, T-Mobile executives spent ~$195,000 at Trump's D.C. hotel

2019-03-05 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

While seeking federal approval of the T-Mobile–Sprint merger, T-Mobile executives sharply increased spending at Trump International Hotel in Washington—about $195,000 on rooms, meeting space, and services—according to company letters and reporting. The company said the stays did not affect the …

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T-Mobile Executives Spend 95K at Trump Hotel During Merger Review

2018-04-01 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 7/10

T-Mobile executives spent over 95,000 at Trump International Hotel while seeking approval for their 6 billion merger with Sprint, with more than 52 overnight stays documented. The spending coincided with the merger review period when T-Mobile needed approval from Trump’s Justice Department and …

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