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With over $1 million in email scandal costs, Blunt budget red-ink moves to $341 million

Submitted by Cole on December 6, 2008 - 8:14am

The red-ink flowing out from under the blast-proof door of Matt Blunt's bunker just won't stop.

Earlier this week, his budget office and Jay Nixon's Transition Team estimated the FY 2009 crimson tide at $340 million.

And now the AP is reporting that Blunt has incurred over $1 million in legal fees fighting for his right to destroy public r­ecords and fire those who disagree.

That disclosure moves the Blunt Administration budget shortfall to $340 $341 million.

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Why are we paying for this?

Submitted by woodsba on December 7, 2008 - 1:39pm.

Call me simple minded, but why are we taxpayers paying for his attorneys fees?  

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Submitted by Goat Daddy on December 9, 2008 - 4:44am.

Because the Governor is being sued in relation to his actions and duties as Governor.

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