"Senator Soles had no problems hearing during the first 9 minutes of the interview about the state budget, and he wasn't available when we called back after the line went dead." That's some hearing problem. I've never heard of "selective hearing". Perhaps the SBI and the FBI could provide Mr. Soles with a hearing device and then we could get to the bottom of this problem. It's time the truth came out, whatever that is, publicly and through an official investigation. Especially in light of this recent event. Might be something, might not. But when the public demands an answer, ask Ms. Easley about the bright light shining and she'll tell you that it's hot. Who's going to raise the temperature on Soles?