November 25, 2009
Adultery: Taxpayers to Pay $150-a-Hour Lawyer to Defend Governor’s Office
Gov. Mark Sanford has a second layer of legal protection -- at taxpayers' expense. The Governor's Office has hired Connecticut-based attorney Ross Garber to represent its interests as lawmakers begin deliberations on whether to impeach the embattled, two-term Republican governor. Garber, who will be paid $150 an hour by the Governor’s Office, said Tuesday he has represented public officials and companies during investigations.Click Here For The Full Story......