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Does Instant Messaging Violate Meetings Law, Idaho Lawmakers Wonder

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· Story link Idaho legislators are trying to find out if instant messaging among their colleagues is legal. ''What's the…

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Idaho legislators are trying to find out if instant messaging among their colleagues is legal. ”What’s the difference between a closed-door meeting and a quorum of individuals IM-ing?” asked House Majority Leader Mike Moyle. After the attorney general’s office said it’s unclear, lawmakers tossed the issue to the technology committee. (5/28/07)

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