Trump defends L.L. Bean heiress over donations backing him

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  • Author(s): By:MARINA VILLENEUVE Associated Press
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    Associated Press: US Politics & Government Online, January 12, 2017 Business, Domestic, Elections, News, 3pp
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    • Abstract:
      AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) - President-elect Donald Trump is urging people to buy L.L. Bean as the company faces calls for a boycott because of a family member's donations to his candidacy. Trump on Thursday tweeted his thanks to Linda Bean, a granddaughter of the outdoors retailer's founder, and cited her "great support and courage." He ended by saying, "Buy L.L...