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MGM Mirage’s Murren Cutting Debt, May Sell Casinos
Jan. 8 (Bloomberg) — MGM Mirage’s new chief executive officer, James Murren, said he plans to “dramatically” reduce debt and will consider further casino sales as he overhauls the company’s balance sheet. Full story