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<p>FILE - This Feb. 20, 2009 picture shows the Idaho Governor's Mansion and former home of Agribusiness pioneer J.R. Simplot undergoing renovations in Boise, Idaho. The water-guzzling, electricity-devouring hilltop mansion donated by french fry mogul J.R. Simplot in 2004 to be used as Idaho's governor's mansion remains vacant but will still cost the state about $158,000 in the 12 months through June 2010. (AP Photo/Joe Jaszewski)</p>

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The gift that keeps on taking
February 18, 2010 11 p.m.

The gift that keeps on taking

Governor's mansion gift from Simplot remains costly

BOISE - It's the gift that keeps on taking.