Larkspur
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Sat Dec-17-05 07:06 AM
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NBC30: Rell Suspends Chief Of Staff |
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http://www.nbc30.com/news/5555872/detail.html?treets=har&tid=2656822400813&tml=har_7am&tmi=har_7am_1_06000012172005&ts=HGov. M. Jodi Rell announced Friday she is suspending chief of staff M. Lisa Moody without pay for two weeks for distributing invitations to a Dec. 7 campaign fundraiser.
Rell, a Republican, said Moody's actions violated the governor's office ethics policy. She vowed to return all of the money raised at the event.
"I believe that these two actions will send a very clear message and underscore, I hope, my commitment to the adherence to what I consider to be the highest ethical standards that have been set in this state." - Gov. M. Jodi Rell
"I believe that these two actions will send a very clear message and underscore, I hope, my commitment to the adherence to what I consider to be the highest ethical standards that have been set in this state," Rell said. "Those standards cannot be breached by anyone."
Rell said she believes Moody, who makes $127,000 a year, unintentionally violated internal policy and said she would not accept Moody's resignation.
Rell has known Moody for 20 years. On Friday, she described her as a "dear friend" and one of the most hardworking, loyal and honest individuals she has met.<SNIP>
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Sat Dec-17-05 10:35 AM
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1. Front page, top of page on the Courant, too |
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A chink in her armor, finally? Esp. after Rell said there was no wrongdoing.
The subheadline even stated that the ethics counselor had specifically warned Moody that it was not good.
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Sun Dec-18-05 01:28 AM
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Edited on Sun Dec-18-05 01:32 AM by Nutmegger
this to blow over. I'm equally surprised that the funds were returned. How badly do you think this will effect her campaign?
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