NY Gov. Paterson's,
ex-lover's trips coincide
Hotel stays, including those to work on Clinton's presidential bid, were billed to state credit cards
By JAMES M. ODATO
Tuesday, March 25, 2008

ALBANY -- Gov. David Paterson and an aide identified as his former lover traveled together to South Carolina last October, apparently to work on the campaign of U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton, and billed the state for the trip, state comptroller records show.

Errol A. Cockfield Jr., Paterson's spokesman, could not explain why both Paterson and the woman, an employee of the governor's office who makes almost $151,000 annually, were both at an inn identified on bills as InterContinental Hotel SA in South Carolina, last October.

A person familiar with their schedules said Paterson worked on Clinton's presidential campaign in South Carolina last October and the woman served as Paterson's staff on the trip. Her state job title does not seem to cover such assignments, but she was said to be on her personal time. the rest image

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