Political Quotes

On the recordDecember 12, 2011
So do you feel like there is some standard that eliminates the conflict of interest between these companies?
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Merkley inquires about conflict-of-interest standards for independent consultants.

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