"The reaction of Budget Director Robert Megna to our impartial review is puzzling, " Deputy Comptroller Robert Ward said in a statement.

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Scheduled to testify Wednesday: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chairman Sheila Bair, Comptroller of the Currency John Dugan, Office of Thrift Supervision Director John Dugan and Federal Reserve Governor Randall Kroszner.

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"The mud from ethically challenged staff can stain an elected official, and the comptroller needs to decide how to handle this, " said Dick Dadey, executive director of Citizens Union of New York, a civics group.

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