Ouster of New York AG Schneiderman from Negotiation Panel Not Meant to Stifle Dissent, Miller Assures Lawmakers
September 8, 2011
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller this week sought to allay concerns of the New York congressional delegation, denying that Empire States attorney general was ousted from an executive committee negotiating a nationwide foreclosure settlement with major banks to silence legitimate opposition. Responding to a letter from NY House Democrats, Miller said New York AG Eric Schneiderman was invited to join the core negotiating team of state AGs in June but refused. Miller, who is leading the negotiations, said Schneiderman voluntarily walked away from the negotiating table to pursue another path. Miller said Schneiderman was asked to...