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Connecticut Governor Says He’ll Veto E-mail Exemption

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· Story link Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell said he will veto a bill that exempts lawmakers’ e-mails from the…

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Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell said he will veto a bill that exempts lawmakers’ e-mails from the state Freedom of Information law. The legislation was adopted by the General Assembly in the final minute of its 2005 session by a 145-2 vote in the House and then by a 31-5 vote in the Senate. “This is a brazen attempt to skirt the law,” the governor said. (6/13/05)

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