There is no matching gift program or other forms of recognition at Freudenberg-NOK as a rule, though the company does have programs for special corporate fundraising opportunities, such as disaster relief volunteer initiatives.

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Stevens said he did not disclose the chair on his Senate forms because he told Parsons he could not accept it as a gift.

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