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Tennessee Legislator Questions Lottery Salaries15 December 2003NASHVILLE, Tennessee – As reported by the Associated Press: "State Rep. Bill Dunn wants to discuss the `enormous pay package' Tennessee Education Lottery Corp. board members approved for CEO Rebecca Paul before the Legislature votes to confirm their appointments. "One of the first acts of the General Assembly when it returns to session next month will be to vote on confirmation of the board, which was appointed this summer by Bredesen. Dunn's request comes after months of criticism of Paul's pay, which could total $750,000 with bonuses for an early startup. In addition, salaries for the games' top executives have ranged from $80,000 to $180,000, plus bonuses of up to 10 percent of their pay. "…Dunn is asking to sit down with the full board during its Jan. 26 meeting in Nashville `to learn more about you and your philosophy as it pertains to the running of the Tennessee lottery.' Other legislators also would be invited to attend, he said…" |