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Article: Subpoena power for CU panel raises serious questions

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March 13, 2004
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Sometimes an idea might sound good at first but, upon closer examination, has troubling aspects to it.

I have often found this to be the case at the Legislature. From just reading the title of a bill, a proposal might seem reasonable. However, when you take time to study the details, you come to a much different conclusion.

Such may be the case regarding the governor's suggestion that the Legislature grant subpoena power to the special panel looking into allegations that the University of Colorado Athletic Department used sex and drugs to attract new recruits.

We must get to the bottom of this. If the charges are true, certainly we must reform the system and ensure that students who ...

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