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Proposed Legislative Privilege Creates Privileged Class, Governor Says

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· Story link Wyoming Gov. Dave Freudenthal criticized a bill that grants a non-disclosure privilege to communications by legislators with…

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Wyoming Gov. Dave Freudenthal criticized a bill that grants a non-disclosure privilege to communications by legislators with staff, constituents and consultants, saying it “sets up not a privilege but a privileged class.” He said the issue deserves a thoughtful study and hinted he might veto the bill should it pass this session. (3/9/06)

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