Ohio Gov.: Stolen Tape Had Taxpayer Info

June 21st, 2007 By STEPHEN MAJORS, Associated Press Writer

(AP) -- A missing computer backup tape containing personal information on state employees also holds the names and Social Security numbers of 225,000 taxpayers, Gov. Ted Strickland said.

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