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99x8: Recusal Obligation and Screening Arrangements

April 25, 1999

OGE discusses the obligation to recuse under 18 U.S.C. § 208 or 5 C.F.R. § 2635.502, and, suggests screening arrangements and other procedures that may be used to help ensure that a commitment to recuse is carried out effectively, and encloses a model recusal memorandum.

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