Buffett continues lobbying despite derivatives agreement

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is continuing to lobby key senators on derivatives regulation that could help Buffett avoid a big financial hit. It is unclear what impact a deal on derivatives regulation reached between two key Democrats would have on Buffett's request. Buffett wants existing derivatives contracts exempt from proposed rules.

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