Twitter founder Biz Stone and Pay Pal founder Max Levchin were among those supporting reform.

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Think of the new businesses spawned by Pay Pal alum and super angel investor Dave McClure and his 500 Startups, which just opened an office in the city after trail brazing through California and emerging markets.

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Sheen may have meant it as a gift to his pal, but then might have to pay gift tax.

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