Former Gov. Easley testifies
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Former Gov. Mike Easley, left, greets Jim Cooney, a lawyer for the N.C. Democratic Party, before the start of the State Board of Elections' hearing on Wednesday, October 28, 2009. The board is gathering information on possible campaign violations by Easley and the state Democratic Party. SHAWN ROCCO shawn.rocco@newsobserver.com SHAWN ROCCO — Staff photo by Shawn Rocco

