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11.20.08 Governor Statement on Inspector General Report
Columbus, Ohio – Governor Ted Strickland issued the following statement today: "Helen Jones-Kelley has dedicated her life to helping the most vulnerable among us. She is recognized nationally as an expert in the field of foster care and she has worked commendably for many years as an advocate ...
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Ohio Official Suspended for Joe the Plumber Searches
News — ... a supporter of President-elect Barack Obama's presidential bid, had improperly authorized searches on Wurzelbacher in three confidential government databases. "Today I have issued a one-month unpaid suspension for Director Helen Jones-Kelley.  Additionally, I am issuing a management directive – applicable to all state agencies, boards and commissions – regarding the proper use of state databases to help ensure that a situation such as this never happens again," Strickland said yesterday. Ohio state IG Thomas Charles found Jones-Kelly improperly authorized the searches after ...

'Joe the Plumber' Data Dive Whistleblower Nearly Invisible
NewsBusters.org - Exposing Liberal Media Bias — ... Ohio Governor Ted Strickland "punished" Jones-Kelley with a one-month suspension without pay. The governor's related press release betrays his resentment of and antagonism towards having to deal with the matter (bolds are mine): ...

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