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Durbin, Senate Judiciary Democrats Scrutinize Director Patel's Decision To Gut FBI's Hiring Standards
September 16, 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:

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Durbin, Senate Judiciary Democrats Scrutinize Director Patel's Decision To Gut FBI's Hiring Standards

In their letter to FBI Director Patel ahead of tomorrow's oversight hearing, Senate Judiciary Democrats demand justification for the FBI's recent decision to remove . . .

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