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Investigative Lawyer Hired to Lead [MD Gov] Ehrlich Personnel Inquiry
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| Last Edited | ArmyDem Oct 18, 2005 11:35pm |
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| Media | Newspaper - Washington Post |
| News Date | Wednesday, October 19, 2005 05:00:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | By Matthew Mosk
Washington Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 19, 2005; Page B02
Maryland lawmakers retained a Baltimore lawyer with extensive investigative experience yesterday to help them explore whether Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.'s top aides followed the law when dismissing dozens of longtime state workers.
The decision to hire Ward B. Coe III signaled a new direction for the special legislative committee, which was formed with the stated goal of reviewing state personnel laws to determine whether too many employees lacked civil service protections and risked being fired every time a new administration took control in Annapolis.
Coe's resume shows no evidence that he has expertise in personnel law. In his application, he emphasizes his experience overseeing investigations into irregularities at financial institutions.
His letter notes that he assisted in the General Assembly's probe of the 1985 savings and loan crisis -- a sweeping investigation that blamed the debacle on greedy thrift owners whose excesses were nurtured by "captive" regulators and went undetected by all levels of state government.
Democrats said yesterday that they believe a seasoned investigator is needed. Sen. Thomas M. Middleton (D-Charles) said the committee has received numerous inquiries from former state employees who want to testify and will need Coe's help in organizing hearings. They also will need advice before issuing subpoenas, Middleton said. |
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