On the recordJanuary 22, 2004
I am not talking about many cases. I am talking about a blanket suspension of consulting arrangements until there can be an inquiry as to all the pending matters to see if there is an actual conflict of interest.
I am not talking about many cases. I am talking about a blanket suspension of consulting arrangements until there can be an inquiry as to all the pending matters to see if there is an actual conflict of interest.
Senator Specter discusses the need for a blanket suspension of consulting arrangements.
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