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The news conference is expected to be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, where Mayor Whitmire will address the allegations and his plan to ensure "transparency and accountability."

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Mayor John Whitmire and City Controller Chris Hollins traded barbs in dueling press conferences Thursday, each alleging the other has conflicts of interest by providing special access to private companies looking to do business with the city.Whitmire called on city employees and event sponsors not to attend the controller’s annual Investor Conference next week. The proceeds from the sponsorships go to the nonprofit Houston Forward, formerly a ba…

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