The taskforce suggested increasing oversight by placing the programs under some of the various graduate schools. Many of the programs that were not discontinued were transferred to the Kennedy School of Government.
Stern said the U.S. Attorney's office had been in discussion with Harvard before filing suit, but termed these discussions as "not satisfactory."
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Taylor said the negotiations were hindered by the government's reluctance to share their evidence. But she added Harvard would consider renewing discussions.
The sum sought in the lawsuit is one of the largest Taylor could remember in her 17 years with the University.