Since Bob Morone stepped down as Chair of the Gates Republican Committee in December 2008, the FBI have joined the investigation of Mr. Morone's company, Robutrad, and the work they did while being paid by the County of Monroe. The 30 page indictment of Mr. Morone has references to the Town of Gates on these pages: 16,18,22,24,25,26. As more comes out, we will be sure to keep our readers informed with any new developments.

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