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Steve Cohen: I am sure, I hope, that these decisions were made in good faith, but they reek of favoritism, high fees, and it is not a…

On the recordJune 24, 2009
I am sure, I hope, that these decisions were made in good faith, but they reek of favoritism, high fees, and it is not a good situation, and secrecy.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

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Cohen criticizes perceived favoritism and secrecy in decision-making.

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