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September 14, 2007

GOP hires former Chafee staffer who sent e-mails

PROVIDENCE -- The state Republican Party has hired a one-time staffer for former Senator Lincoln Chafee who sent negative e-mails about Chafee's opponent from her government computer.

Lammis Vargas was placed on unpaid leave from her job in Chafee's Providence office a week before the November election after she admitted sending e-mails criticizing Democrat Sheldon Whitehouse. She used her office computer, violating Senate rules.

State party executive director Donna Perry says party chair Giovanni Cicione discussed the incident thoroughly with Vargas. Perry says Vargas made a mistake and apologized, and she deserves a second chance.

Vargas will help with outreach and other duties.

-- The Associated Press

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