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U.S. Congress to hold hearing on SPACs, ramping up scrutiny

WASHINGTON, May 21 (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers are ramping up scrutiny of special purpose acquisition

U.S. Congress to hold hearing on SPACs, ramping up scrutiny

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