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In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: lizgdal ✶☼  😊 😞
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Subject: Re: No budget deal
Date: 12/19/24 10:25 PM
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Musk has close connections with China, and the budget deal restricted investments with China.

"The bill also includes provisions focused on countering China, including expanding on a Biden executive order that seeks to restrict investments into countries that pose a national security threat to the United States."
pbs.org - Congress nears funding deal with more than billion in disaster aid avoiding government shutdown

Elon Musk: the ‘wild card’ in Trump’s dealings with China
"The world’s richest man has deep connections to top Chinese Communist party leaders, and is in the middle of lobbying Beijing over important decisions for his $1tn electric vehicle business, Tesla."
Financial Times: Content E2ecd4fa d41b 4563 b747 c3de8ec48c30

China Looks to Musk as Conduit to Trump, Seeking to Ward Off Harsh Policies
With billions invested in Shanghai, Tesla chief has much at stake in next administration’s plans
wsj.com - China looks to musk as conduit to trump seeking to ward off harsh policies
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