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Office of Governor Gary Locke
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 30, 2001
Contact:  Governor's Communications Office, 360-902-4136

Gov. Locke statement on spending $100,000 in emergency funds to investigate energy prices

"We want the facts. Energy prices have become obscene and I want to find out what is driving them so high.

"To that end, I have authorized the expenditure of $100,000 from the state emergency fund to support Attorney General Christine Gregoire's investigation. The money will be used primarily to hire expert witnesses."
Related Links:
- AGO Investigating Energy Pricing Allegations


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