Posted on 05/23/2002 8:23:26 AM PDT by NormsRevenge
Edited on 04/13/2004 3:29:22 AM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]
SACRAMENTO - A former top state official who worked on the Oracle deal admitted Wednesday that he was told while the state negotiated the controversial contract that the software company planned to give Gov. Gray Davis a campaign contribution.
Arun Baheti, the former director of e-government, said that after the contract was signed, an Oracle lobbyist passed him a $25,000 check during drinks at a capital restaurant where the two men also discussed state contracts.
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" I was just following orders, " he added, as he goose-stepped out of the room.
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