Generally, when a nominee is subject to an open investigation, the Committee does not move forward until the issues are resolved.
Chuck Grassley: “Generally, when a nominee is subject to an open investigation, the Committee does not move forward until the issues are…”
On the recordMay 22, 2013
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Grassley emphasized the standard procedure regarding nominees under investigation.
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