Quintenz Pressed on Industry Ties, Event Contracts at Confirmation Hearing

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CFTC Chairman nominee Brian Quintenz generally had a pretty easy ride at a brief Senate confirmation hearing this afternoon, though he took some hits from Democrats over potential conflicts of interest arising from his private sector work. Republicans, the only voters who matter, touted his credentials and deemed him the right pick to lead the commoditi…