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Nevada GOP chairman Hired As Deputy State Treasurer

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — The chairman of the Nevada State Republican Party is working as a senior deputy treasurer in the Nevada State Treasurer's Office.

State personnel records confirmed Michael J. McDonald was hired July 20 and receives about $95,000 annually. He's responsible for community outreach activities.

The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported earlier this month that McDonald is being sued for his alleged involvement with a $2.2 million loan from a children's charity that went into default.

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Republican State Treasurer Dan Schwartz said his office looked into the allegations and believes they're false.

Agency officials say McDonald's hire did not have to go through a competitive application process because it's not considered classified.

Political journalist Jon Ralston highlighted the hire on Wednesday. An announcement was not posted on the treasurer's website as of Wednesday.

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