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JaneyVee

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2. He should have brought this to the attention of senators instead of running

Reply to Catherina (Original post)

Mon Jul 15, 2013, 08:50 PM

Jul 2013

He may or may not have had whistleblower protections but he may have also been able to remain anonymous and not charged at all. He would have the backing of at least 40 senators at this point and not have to run.

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