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Carter Settles Account In Expenses Scandal

Friday, 25 June 2010, 1:29 pm
Article: Rory MacKinnon

Carter Settles Account In Expenses Scandal

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Labour MP Chris Carter called a press conference Friday to formally offer a “sincere” apology for his misuse of ministerial expenses. Scoop audio of the Q&A session follows.

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