The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Critics Say a Big Philanthropist Indulges in a Double Standard

Peter G. Peterson's decision to form a foundation that will eventually receive at least $1-billion comes in the wake of controversy about the way the businessman made his money.

Mr. Peterson served as chairman of Lehman Brothers before becoming head of the Blackstone Group, a private-equity group that he and his...

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