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Ed Markey: These watchdogs must be independent, non-partisan and maintain the highest ethical standards to ensure the public's…

On the recordApril 13, 2015
These watchdogs must be independent, non-partisan and maintain the highest ethical standards to ensure the public's trust.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey stresses the need for independence and ethics in Inspector General offices.

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