Gregory King, a spokesman for AFSCME, said conservatives make too much of the issue, especially the link to taxpayers.

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"We let opportunities define our model, " says Jeff Gregory, 47, King's CEO since his brother announced his retirement in January.

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"We let opportunities define our model, " says Jeff Gregory, 47, King's chief executive since his brother announced his retirement in January.

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Mrs Gregory said her daughter had appealed to the King of Thailand about three years ago for a review of her sentence, but had so far failed.

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