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When the mayors of Bridgeport and Waterbury found themselves mired in scandal and criminal charges in recent years, Connecticut governor John Rowland urged them to resign, saying they would be unable to lead their cities while mired in huge controversies.(investigation of governor over alleged corruption)(Brief Article)

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* When the mayors of Bridgeport and Waterbury found themselves mired in scandal and criminal charges in recent years, Connecticut governor John Rowland urged them to resign, saying they would be unable to lead their cities while mired in huge controversies. He was right. Now that the Republican governor finds himself in a similar pickle--he is accused of taking vacations, tickets, home remodeling, dirt bikes, a hot tub, and more from staff and state contractors, top aides have been indicted, impeachment looms, a federal grand jury is on the hunt, etc.--Rowland should heed his own sound advice. Whether he goes of his ...

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