IG Report

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The Inspector General's report regarding the actions by the FBI and DOJ in advance of the 2016 election has been released.

It can be read in its entirety at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kRu7dpNgRV9i3bv_a3J4lCmTVxLUl5Kq/view

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