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If Mike Lee had not been a U.S. senator, given his net worth, income and potential income, I doubt that J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. would have cut him a $400,000 short sale deal ("Senator Lee forced to sell 'dream home' in short sale," Tribune, May 18). They'd have worked out some long-term repayment plan.
Being a senator has its privileges, and Lee is now beholden to JPMorgan whenever finance bills come up for a vote.
Victor Boyd
Salt Lake City
