Advisory Committee Member Viewpoints On Meeting Topics Should Be Part Of Vetting Process, GAO Says
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
Collecting information on committee member viewpoints ensures independence and impartiality in public eye, GAO report states. Committee nominees should be asked about public statements, participation in legal proceedings, previous research, GAO adds.
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