John Thain's $87,000 Rug

In a Daily Beast/CNBC exclusive, Charlie Gasparino reveals how Merrill Lynch’s CEO spent over $1 million to redecorate his office last year—even as the firm faced a financial crisis.

Charles Gasparino

Published Jan. 22 2009 6:06AM EST 

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