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84x15: Meaning of “Specific Party” and “Matter” as used in 18 U.S.C. § 207

November 19, 1984

"Specific party" in 18 U.S.C. § 207 is not limited to entities that were parties at the same time a former government employee had personal and substantial participation for a particular matter.  Also, a draft RFP is a "matter" but 18 U.S.C. § 207(a) and (b)(i) do not apply until it becomes a matter involving a specific party or parties.

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