July 25, 2003

Governor Seeks Audit of U. of Tennessee President's Spending

The president of the University of Tennessee has been flying high during his first year in office, and the state's governor is calling for a landing.

Gov. Phil Bredesen last week asked for an investigation into President John W. Shumaker's use of a university airplane and credit cards for personal expenses, and the institution's awarding of at least two no-bid contracts to people the president knew.

"You don't just sweep it under the rug or say, I've got great confidence in

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