U.S. Files to Take Over Suit Against Computer Vendors
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U.S. Files to Take Over Suit Against Computer Vendors

By McClatchy-Tribune — January 11, 2011 1 min read
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The federal government has filed to take over a civil lawsuit to recover tens of millions of taxpayer dollars from computer vendors accused of lavishing Houston school district officials with generous gifts in exchange for hefty contracts.

The suit accuses Texas businessman Larry Lehmann and former Houston company Analytical Computer Services of scheming to get inside information from school district officials and of rigging the competitive bidding process for federal technology contracts dating back to 2002.

Mr. Lehmann could not be reached for comment.

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A version of this article appeared in the January 12, 2011 edition of Education Week as U.S. Files to Take Over Suit Against Computer Vendors

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