Perhaps most troubling, however, is what Morton Halperin's current efforts -- and those of his partisans -- to conceal or dissemble about his record of defending, assisting, publicizing or otherwise promoting Philip Agee's treasonous activities says about the nominee's integrity.

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London and Quadrant said businessman and greyhound enthusiast Mr Morton's offer did not meet the stadium's current market value.

BBC: Walthamstow dog track sign. Photo Clark Ainsworth

But owners London and Quadrant, a housing association, said Mr Morton's offer did not meet the stadium's current market value.

BBC: Walthamstow Greyhound Stadium bid is rejected