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Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson is the FT's US business editor, leading its coverage of the forces and people shaping corporate America. 

In more than 20 years at the FT he has held writing and editing positions on both sides of the Atlantic, including US news editor and media editor.

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    Erosion of early public support around the world threatens vaccine rollouts

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    Companies and wealthy individuals halt contributions to lawmakers who tried to overturn election

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    Wall Street banks and Big Tech among those to halt or review funding for lawmakers

  • Friday, 8 January, 2021
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