"The inquiry into Judge Starr's conduct should be completed promptly, and the independent counsel should either be exonerated or sanctioned in a timely fashion, " Hatch wrote.

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At the very least, if joint status would be advantageous, they should be protecting their rights for open years by filing timely refund claims.

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In other words, an accurate, timely report of what was said should be legally fireproof - although that has not yet been tested in the courts.

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