May 6, 2008 2:31 pm US/Eastern
House Speaker Orders Probe Of Lawmaker Threat
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Rep. Jennifer Callahan
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House Speaker Sal DiMasi has ordered an investigation into allegations that one lawmaker threatened to hurt another during last week's budget debate.
Rep. Jennifer Callahan, D-Sutton, claims a male colleague who disagreed with her told her he could "really hurt her if he wanted to."
She has not publically identified that lawmaker.
But a House member who wished to remain anonymous stepped forward Monday and told the State House News Service it was Rep. James Vallee, D-Franklin.
The lawmaker said he witnessed Callahan and Vallee having a long conversation that ended with a hug.
Vallee was not available for comment Tuesday.
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