Was This Citi Whistle-Blower Muzzled in FCIC Testimony?

``"Who [is the FCIC] catching heat from?" Mr. Bowen asked, according to a transcript of the call provided by Mr. Bowen. "Umm, Citi," Mr. Kardell replied, adding, "It's just a complete all battle stations with Citi about you testifying." He then dropped the bombshell that Brad S. Karp, managing partner of the law firm Paul, Weiss, had "gotten involved" and that "our guys" on the F.C.I.C. staff, "who are still extremely pro Dick Bowen -- although I think there's pressure to yank Dick Bowen -- our guys want to see something plain vanilla pretty fast." A stunned Mr. Bowen told Mr. Kardell, "So much for an independent Congressional commission.''