Barr, Huizenga Demand Gruenberg Recuse Himself from Independent Investigation, Produce Documents and Witnesses for Testimony

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"Last week the Wall Street Journal published disturbing allegations regarding your behavior and the workplace culture at Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's (FDIC) under your leadership. The reports allege that the agency has maintained a culture that perpetuates sexual harassment, misogyny, and other acts of misconduct. These allegations are a serious departure from the agency's mission. The reports also allege that members of your senior leadership team have exhibited discrimination and hostile conduct. I am concerned that the alleged, long-standing culture of inappropriate behavior originates from you and your leadership of the agency.

In follow-up to your testimony before the Committee on Financial Services (Committee) your staff provided the Committee with a copy of the 2008 Report of Management Inquiry. The report makes clear that its findings are the result of contracted work to conduct an inquiry into allegations of misconduct. The existence of this report and the associated inquiry appears to conflict with the information you provided to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs during the nomination process. In response to a question about whether you were ever "the subject of a complaint or been investigated" for unprofessional conduct, you answered "None in my personal capacity." Please explain why the 2008 Report of Management Inquiry is not reflected in your answers provided to the Senate during your confirmation process.

Additionally, the Committee is requesting testimony from you and members of your staff who have information related to our investigation into the FDIC's workplace culture. The Committee requests that the following individuals be made available as soon as possible, but no later than December 5, 2023, for a transcribed interview…"

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