Talk:Milken Institute

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I am a representative of Michael Milken. I would like to correct several inaccuracies recently posted to the Milken Institute page. They are:

1.	Milken is identified as a “former bond trader.” In fact, his role at Drexel Burnham Lambert was far broader than mere trading and involved a wide range of securities besides bonds. Beginning in 1969, he financed the growth of more than 3,200 companies using many types of debt- and equity-based securities. Accurately, and I believe objectively, an established consensus on his biographical page describes him as a “financier and philanthropist.” I recommend this approach.

2.	The recent editorial addition of July 20 says Milken was “imprisoned for racketeering and securities fraud.” This statement is correct only in reference to securities fraud. He was never imprisoned for racketeering and that reference must be removed. In addition, the description now links Milken’s prison sentence to the founding and mission of the Milken Institute, connections that have no basis in fact and which are easily construed to be introducing a negative POV that are outside Wikipedia standards. In fact, in the History section of this page, the founding of the Milken Institute is more accurately described. Given that this section is a factual description of the Milken Institute, I recommend keeping the mission of the Institute in the second paragraph, and the founding of the organization in the History section.

3.	The new edits also include a statement that the Institute “claims” to be nonpartisan. Factually, the Milken Institute is a nonpartisan organization - it has never taken partisan positions and does not endorse political candidates, parties or party positions. The only reason for this addition can be to create a negative POV and cast doubt on the organization without attribution. This should also be changed by removing the words “claims to be.”

4.	Additionally, the July 20 editor has added that the Institute “does not disclose its donors or funding sources.” The inclusion of this statement is not only inaccurate, but can only be added to create a negative POV. First, like any other 501 (c) 3 organization, the Institute files all proper documentation with the IRS, and its Form 990 is public information. Secondly, the Institute publicly thanks its sponsors on its website and at its annual Global Conference and other events. The statement should be removed.

Thank you. LarryWeisenberg (talk) 21:16, 11 August 2011 (UTC)

Proposed merges
There are separate articles for various Milken activities, and it is proposed to merge them into Milken Institute.

John Nagle (talk) 19:40, 23 October 2016 (UTC)

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