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However, the law also gives the attorney general the power to withhold information that they believe would “jeopardize an active federal investigation or ongoing prosecution.”

Drugmakers have opposed the Medicare drug-price negotiations because they say they jeopardize their ability to fund research and development of new medicines.

“I don’t want to be thrown into anything that could jeopardize my career. I want to be wise about what I choose,” he said.

The law also would allow them to conceal information that would “jeopardize an active federal investigation or ongoing prosecution, provided that such withholding is narrowly tailored and temporary.”

The lender urged Lopez either to deny the request outright or to limit the examiner’s scope so it wouldn’t jeopardize its prospects for recovering its assets.