Benjamin Crump, a lawyer for Martin's family, criticized the commission for not letting Lee step down.

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Speculation on his replacement centers on four men: civil service chief Lee Ek Tieng, Public Service Commission head Andrew Chew, chairman of Singapore Press Holdings Lim Kim San and S. R.

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During recent appearances before a variety of congressional committees to discuss the commission's proposals, panel leaders Lee Hamilton and Thomas Kean made it clear they're open to refinements in the plan.

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But by a 3-2 vote, the commission opted not to accept the proposed deal, which would have permanently dismissed Lee from the job and given him a severance package.

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