Romania has launched a probe into its abattoirs in response to the claims.

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In response to past pressure to conduct a probe, the CFTC has publically said it has been investigating possible manipulation in the silver market.

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The White House, more concerned with the growing probe into possible misuse of FBI files by White House staff, offered only a limited response to the reports' official release.

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