ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY
THE KEY PLAYERS
Matthew Raabe: A 10-year county worker was appointed interim treasurer after previously defending the investment practices of then-Treasurer-Tax Collector Robert L. Citron.
John M.W. Moorlach: The former candidate for county treasurer-tax collector made incumbent Robert L. Citron’s risky investment policies the centerpiece of his failed campaign in June.
Rep. Jim Leach: The Republican from Iowa has called for congressional hearings on the Orange County funding debacle.
Rep. Christopher Cox: The Newport Beach Republican broke news of the impending bankruptcy and vows to hold hearings on the issue.
Peer Swan: The Irvine Ranch Water District chairman threatened to pull $300 million from the investment pool and complained of Robert L. Citron’s management.
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