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Barr Vows To Let Mueller Finish His Russia Work — And Promises 'Transparency'

President Trump's nominee to serve as attorney general, William Barr, sought to assure members of Congress he won't thwart the special counsel's investigation after his earlier criticism.

Updated at 1:10 p.m. ET

President Trump's nominee to serve as attorney general vowed to permit Justice Department special counsel Robert Mueller to complete his work and said it was "very important" for the public and Congress to know the results.

William Barr ahead of his confirmation hearings on Tuesday that he's confident Mueller is

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