Clinton Global Initiative raises concerns

Posted by Staff on January 13, 2009 |

During Hillary Clinton’s confirmation hearing for the Secretary of State position, Senator Richard Lugar suggested that Former President Bill Clinton’s organization, the Clinton Global Initiative, should stop accepting contributions from foreign donors. Lugar reasoned that foreign donations could give off the appearance of a conflict of interest that it would cost the State Department unwanted scrutiny (0:48)

 
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January 13, 2009
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