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Uncle Joe

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10. P.S. There are other groups where freedom of speech is prohibited, real estate and law

Sat Jun 7, 2014, 12:26 AM

Jun 2014

come to mind.

A Realtor and a lawyer act as fiduciaries for their clients and can't divulge privileged information given to them, unless their client gives approval or there is a clear violation of law.

Congress as well is given trust by their clients; the American People to represent their best interests, and by their intimate, insider knowledge of government interactions.

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K&R! octoberlib Jun 2014 #1

Back when Bennet was first appointed madamesilverspurs Jun 2014 #2

Same, he and Udall, I didn't really know. joshcryer Jun 2014 #20

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