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  Governor Pawlenty announces resignation of MN Public Safety Commissioner Rich Stanek [because of admission 12 years ago to using racial remarks]
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News DateFriday, April 16, 2004 06:00:00 AM UTC0:0
DescriptionThis afternoon Republican Governor Tim Pawlenty responded to criticism over his Public Safety Commissioner Rich Stanek, announcing that Stanek is stepping down.

Stanek admitted in a deposition 12 years ago, that he had used racial slurs and told racist jokes. That drew criticism from a black state lawmaker, just as Stanek faced a potentially difficult confirmation process.

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