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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.
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Arlen Specter
Democratic · Pennsylvania
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Jan 22, 2004

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Senator Specter discusses the need for a blanket suspension of consulting arrangements.

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