Rep. Shuler stands by his previous position that he has never used or intended to use his position in the U.S. House of Representatives to improperly influence anyone for personal gain. He has cooperated fully with the Office of Inspector General during its thorough investigation of the TVA’s Maintain and Gain application process. At the conclusion of that investigation, the OIG found ‘no evidence that Congressman Shuler or his representatives used Shuler’s position as a U.S. Congressman to pressure the TVA to grant Blackberry Cove water access.’ If any future investigations arise on this matter, Rep. Shuler will continue to cooperate fully.
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