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The Colorado Statesman, Sep 3, 2010
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The Coloradoan, Sep 3, 2010
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The Colorado Independent, Sep 3, 2010
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The Denver Post, Sep 3, 2010
“The fact that they only gave money when he was doing these final rules,
that more than ever really raises flags. There’s something fishy going
on.”
Colo. Education Commissioner pays back state for personal calls
Education Commissioner Dwight Jones draws fire for spending amid Colo. budget crisis
Education Commissioner Dwight Jones draws fire for spending amid Colo. budget crisis
By Jessica Fender, The Denver Post,
October 5, 2009
Education Commissioner Dwight Jones reimbursed the state for 2 1/2 years of personal calls made on his state cellphone following media inquiries into his expenses, a Denver Post review of records shows.
The $940 payback — nearly half of the total $2,227 billed to Jones' cellphone since he took the job — followed reports about pricey meals and new office furniture billed to Jones' expense account despite severe state budget cuts.
For the full story, please visit http://www.denverpost.com/newsheadlines/ci_13485374
