AN ARTICLE SAID: Alabama Governor Bob Riley is pushing for a $13-million computer-services contract with a Virginia-based company called Paragon Source LLC. Never mind that Paragon Source does not have a headquarters, phone listing, or Web site.
When Riley starts pushing for a fishy no-bid contract, that usually means a member of the extended Riley clan—or one of their close associates—stands to benefit.
Alabama Rep. Alvin Holmes apparently intends to find out what is up. He says he will seek a subpoena of Paragon Source CEO Janet Lauderdale. Holmes told Bob Lowry, of The Huntsville Times, that members of the Riley administration have been blocking his efforts to learn more about Paragon Source:
If Lauderdale doesn't honor the committee's subpoena to appear before the panel, Holmes said a lawsuit would be filed in Montgomery County Circuit Court.
Holmes has been rebuffed for nearly a month by Gov. Bob Riley's administration in his efforts to obtain more information about the firm. He has asked for the names, addresses, job descriptions and salaries for each employee. Kathy Favor said... I have known Janet Lauderdale for 35 years. To address Styve, Ms. Lauderdale has nothing to do with a security company in Portland, OR or elsewhere. As for Anonymous, Janet, the person in charge, is a female, and she is most definitely not a convicted felon.
If Alvin Holmes had bothered to investigate before throwing out accusations regarding no office, no website, no business phone, he would know that Paragon is a very specialized company that obtains clients by referral based on their reputation for excellent results. If Mr. Holmes were to ask the people in the state agency with whom Paragon does business, I'm sure he will find that they have access to Ms. Lauderdale in person or by phone as needed.in addition, there are many legitimate businesses in this day and (computer) age that are based out of a home office.
It is absurd that Alvin Holmes is mounting a campaign against Paragon before acquiring the facts. Perhaps he is campaigning for his re-election?
What I personally know is that Ms. Lauderdale is one of the most conscientious, ethical, intelligent and hardworking persons I have ever known. (END) Someone said; Who is Kathy "Favor" pun intended. Friend of 35 years? Is she Janet's girlfriend or maybe just an alias for Janet Lauderdale? It's my understanding that Janet is a very attractive lady. Hmmmmm
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