Hunter Biden willing to testify in public hearing, lawyer says
Hunter Biden's lawyer told the House Oversight Committee that his client is willing to testify at a public hearing.
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Hunter Biden's lawyer told the House Oversight Committee that his client is willing to testify at a public hearing.
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