Delta Gives Ga. Gov Perks after Getting Tax Break

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By: Associated Press | WSAV
Published: June 20, 2011

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ATLANTA --

Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal and his wife received free perks from Delta Air Lines after signing into law a tax break for the company.

Delta reported that it gave the Republican governor and his wife Diamond medallion status worth just under $8,000. It makes the couple eligible for free seat upgrades, bonus frequent flier miles, priority check-in and fee waivers.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Deal received the gift two weeks after signing a law giving the airline a partial exemption from the fuel sales tax. The tax break was first passed in 2005 when Delta was in financial trouble. It's worth $30 million over two years.

Deal spokesman Brian Robinson said there was no connection between the tax break and Delta's gift.
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Information from: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, http://www.ajc.com

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