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William Orton: “I did not make an allegation that they called the mayor of Provo, UT. If you will read the Record, it is clear what I…”

On the recordFebruary 6, 1995
I did not make an allegation that they called the mayor of Provo, UT. If you will read the Record, it is clear what I said, and the information came from various lobbying sources who lobbied this city in behalf of a mayor in my district, and the comments were made to the lobbyist.
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William Orton
Democratic · Utah

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Addressing comments made regarding lobbying activities in his district.

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