News and Observer: Former Easley aide defends use of private e-mail

June 13, 2009

From the Raleigh News and Observer (6/12/09): There has been some discussion on the Web about why Dan Gerlach, who was a top aide to former Gov. Mike Easley, was using a private e-mail account as part of his contacts related to finding former first lady Mary Easley a job at N.C. State University.

News and Record: Editorial: Change the culture

June 13, 2009

From the Greensboro News and Record (6/11/09): When Mike Easley went about getting a nice position for his wife at N.C. State University in 2005, he was abusing his authority as governor. Was he also violating the law?