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Harkin on Dorr Nomination

Date: July 21, 2005
Issues: Government Operations


HARKIN ON DORR NOMINATION

"In my 20 years in the Senate, I have never before opposed an Iowan for an appointment, regardless of their political affiliation or philosophy. But I cannot support this nominee.

"By his own admission, Thomas Dorr setup his farm operations in a manner which evaded the law and then knowingly misrepresented this arrangement to the government.

"What is worse, it appears that additional money—perhaps more than $70,000—is still owed to USDA. Both Mr. Dorr and the Administration consistently and steadfastly refuse to provide Congress with any documentation to clear this very serious matter up.

"Today—after four years of questioning and examination of this nomination—he finally acknowledged and apologized for these actions. This eleventh hour apology and public admission of wrong doing may be significant, but that is not enough to reward him with a top job at USDA."

http://harkin.senate.gov/news.cfm?id=241342

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