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Referrals aren’t public information, but the order is so broad—pledging to end inquiries that “could be pending” against an unspecified set of taxpayers—that it couldn’t encompass only actual referred cases.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Referrals and connections “remain one of the most reliable paths to getting your foot in the door. Reach out to people in the field and city you want to work in,” Puri said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Referrals will be made by mental health or paediatric services rather than directly from GPs.

From BBC • Aug. 9, 2024

Referrals from link organizers such as Google elevate their standing in the ocean of information sources online.

From Slate • Dec. 9, 2022

Referrals from the Seattle Police Department to King County prosecutors have slowed to a trickle this year, according to an analysis of King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office data.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 28, 2022