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A top aide to Florida Governor Rick Scott has resigned after a recent flurry of media reports focused on his alleged steering of state government contracts to longtime acquaintances or friends.
The outgoing chief of staff had drawn public scrutiny for alleged deal making and influence peddling under Scott, including his purported steering of at least two no-bid contracts to acquaintances or partners of close friends.
MacNamara has denied any wrongdoing in his work under Scott.
Scott, a Republican and former healthcare executive, accepted MacNamara's resignation.
Scott thanked MacNamara in a statement for his service since he took the job 10 months ago.
"I believe Steve has had a tremendous impact," said Scott, whose supporters include the conservative Tea Party movement.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/13/us-usa-florida-resignation-idUSBRE84C0B820120513
The outgoing chief of staff had drawn public scrutiny for alleged deal making and influence peddling under Scott, including his purported steering of at least two no-bid contracts to acquaintances or partners of close friends.
MacNamara has denied any wrongdoing in his work under Scott.
Scott, a Republican and former healthcare executive, accepted MacNamara's resignation.
Scott thanked MacNamara in a statement for his service since he took the job 10 months ago.
"I believe Steve has had a tremendous impact," said Scott, whose supporters include the conservative Tea Party movement.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/13/us-usa-florida-resignation-idUSBRE84C0B820120513