Word: cavalierism
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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The University's contract with Cavalier is oneof many long-term relationships, without bid,between Harvard and the companies that provideessential services for the reunions.
In an interview last month, Murphy acknowledged that he is authorized to sign paychecks for Cavalier employees, and that he holds an American Express corporate card in the name of the bus company.
Murphy did not return phone calls yesterday. He has repeatedly said that he has made no personal financial gain from Cavalier, and that he does not consider his close ties to the bus company a conflict of interest.
Vice President and General Counsel Margaret H.Marshall, who is Murphy's boss, has said she doesnot consider Murphy's relationship to Cavalier aconflict of interest. She did not return a phonecall yesterday.
In interviews in recent weeks, policedepartment employees under Murphy's supervisionreacted angrily to news of the acting chief'sfinancial connections to Cavalier.