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On the recordJune 23, 2014
So what is the harm done at this point in granting these pending applications and having a claw-back opportunity, if in fact it is determined that they are not legitimate?
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Jackie Speier
Democratic · California
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Speier addresses concerns about granting pending applications despite potential legitimacy issues.

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