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Moulton claims press trying to discredit expense records

Vermont Development Secretary Elbert G. Moulton says his expense accounts are being attacked by reporters as a discrediting tactic. He cites a $3,800 budget, describes six years of expenses, and defends hosting dinners and entertaining industrial clients while urging action to fix an outmoded expense system. He asks Vermonters to judge his actions.