Stephens was named in the court records as having brought Pharon together with Stephens' close friend Bert Lance. Lance was a former [[OMB]] nominee under President [[Jimmy Carter]] who was denied confirmation due to a banking scandal. | Stephens was named in the court records as having brought Pharon together with Stephens' close friend Bert Lance. Lance was a former [[OMB]] nominee under President [[Jimmy Carter]] who was denied confirmation due to a banking scandal. |