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Barrett Issues Letter to Walker to Disclose Information on Governor's Legal Defense Fund
http://www.barrettforwisconsin.com/media/blog/2012-05-barrett-issues-letter-to-walker-to-disclose-informatBy Phil Walzak, Barrett for Wisconsin Communications Director
Tom Barrett issued a letter today to Scott Walker urging the governor to share with the public any and all information regarding an advisory opinion from the Government Accountability Board on the authorization of the creation of Walker's legal defense fund.
Barrett's letter comes a day after GAB official asserted in news reports that state law requires that the decision to disclose information regarding an advisory opinion on the formation of a legal defense fund rests only with the person or party requesting that advisory opinion. This statement by GAB came as many people have asked GAB in recent weeks to share details on the advisory opinion, since a legal defense fund can only be created by those under investigation or charged with a violation of campaign finance laws or prohibited election practices.
GAB's assertion indicates that it is up to Gov. Walker to decide if he is going to disclose this information with the public. Barrett's letter in full appears below.
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