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Sanford Didn't Use State Money for Trips: Cops

Inquiry finds he broke no laws, as governor says he won't resign

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(Newser) – South Carolina authorities say philandering Governor Mark Sanford did not use state funds to visit his Argentine mistress or break any laws, the State reports. “The man has been open with us,” said the director of the State Law Enforcement Division after an investigation. "We have found no improper use of public funds."

Sanford has reimbursed the state $3,300 for a South American business trip in which he met with the woman. But the trip overall was a legitimate one, and what Sanford did after hours has no bearing on that, said the SLED chief. Sanford, meanwhile, issued a statement today saying he has no plans to resign, despite rising calls for him to do just that.

South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford.
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford.   (AP Photo)
Reggie Lloyd.
Reggie Lloyd.   (AP Photo)
Maria Belen Chapur.
Maria Belen Chapur.   (AP Photo)
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford gestures as he talks during an interview.
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford gestures as he talks during an interview.   (AP Photo)
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nick
Jul 2, 09 7:07 PM CDT
1) "Sanford Didn't Use State Money for Trips'; and 2) " Sanford has reimbursed the state $3,300 for a South American business trip in which he met with the woman". Logic test: If one, then two? Nope! If two, then one? Nope. Reply
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Doctor_Zaius
Jul 2, 09 8:52 PM CDT
Let me de-spin it for you. He hasn't used state money...because he paid it back after the fact.
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NotEvsie
Jul 4, 09 12:15 PM CDT
Let's not be too cynical here - there are genuinely corrupt politicians at almost every level, let's save our anger for them. Sanford didn't use state money for trips. The one legitimate trip he took in which he met the woman after his work was done he has reimbursed to remove even a hint of impropriety with state funds. He's screwed up on a personal and political level - but he's not a crook.
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wstricklandkids
Jul 6, 09 5:11 PM CDT
Clinton didn't resign after dropping trou in the Oval Office...Although, as a husband, Sanford is a scumbag, I think he is still an effective Gov. As far as playing back the $3,300 ... Look at Geitner who never paid his taxes, but got a "do-over".
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emiliukas
Jul 3, 09 7:20 AM CDT
Please support the needy families with small children from Lithuania.Please support what extent you can, to zero in our street, many thanks.LT287300010099977840 Reply
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