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Sheldon Whitehouse: “Was there any consideration to the government in return for…”

Featuring: Sheldon Whitehouse, Democratic | U.S. Senate Rhode Island

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Published | Video Starts at 02:13

So we have no precedent for it. No contribution is being sought from the contractor at fault. Was there any consideration to the government in return for the benefits of no audit, no investigation, no challenge or pursuit of refunds or other penalties? Again, Senator, I'm unable to comment because of litigation. Treasury is represented by the Department of Justice in all matters. They act as our attorneys. (02:13–02:33)

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Questions whether there was any consideration given to the government in exchange for not auditing or investigating.

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