Fletcher fires 9 staffers over merit investigation

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By Tom Loftus
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The Courier-Journal

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Gov. Ernie Fletcher took sweeping action yesterday in response to the investigation of state hiring practices, firing nine officials and closing an agency alleged to be the heart of an administration patronage machine.

Fletcher also called for the resignation of state Republican Party Chairman Darrell Brock, a former administration official who had been indicted in the investigation and then pardoned.

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After the address, Attorney General Greg Stumbo said Fletcher's call for resignations justified the need for an investigation, which is continuing.

"The governor now appears to recognize the importance of merit hiring law. It is my hope that political affiliation will no longer be used to undermine merit hiring practices," Stumbo said. "No person is above the law, and I will continue to carry out my oath of office in the conduct of this investigation."

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Get'em Greg!

[kymar57]

1. Get'em Greg! Amen RR

Of course, this is just the latest attempt to distance himself from the scandal. Throw over the ballast.
The fact is that less than 1/2 way through his admin he's got the biggest scandal (that doesn't involve sex)for the last 20 yrs.This from a repub candidate that promised to "clean up Frankfort"