Yet another cover-up by the Pawlenty Republicans?

Governor Tim Pawlenty's Commerce Commisioner appointee Glenn Wilson has agreed with the wrong-doer to keep secret a settlement and to not call the $100,000 paid to the state a "fine" in an insurance regulation investigation that lasted two years. Texas-based United American Insurance Company misled hundreds of Minnesota seniors into purchasing policies. Previous Commerce Commissioner Jim Bernstein lambasted the company as deceptive and predatory in a press conference last year, and called Wilson's agreement unprecedented and said,

“ The idea of keeping it secret is breaking faith with the people of Minnesota. You're not allowed to be a shrinking violet in the environment. The people of Minnesota have a right to know what actions are taken against insurance companies, or any companies, that violate state law.”