In brief, 12/16/2006: AG won't investigate governor's hires
Attorney General Patricia Madrid announced Friday that she won't investigate the hiring practices of Gov. Bill Richardson, which Republicans say have resulted in illegal and unauthorized hirings.The GOP lawmakers in March requested an investigation of Richardson's hiring of at least 65 people as "temporary" exempt employees. Many of the people are politicians and members of political families.
"In their submission, those requesting an investigation have neither allegations nor presented any evidence that a public servant has received pay for services not rendered or that payments have been made in excess of legislative appropriations," Madrid said in a written statement.
Sen. Kent Cravens, R-Albuquerque, said Friday: "I'm not shocked that she's not going to jump on an investigation with (Richardson's) professional ambitions being what they are."
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