Palin's Small Alaska Town Secured Big Federal Funds

Washington Post | Sep. 2, 2008 (News Report)

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin employed a lobbying firm to secure almost $27 million in federal earmarks for a town of 6,700 residents while she was its mayor, according to an analysis by an independent government watchdog group.

There was $500,000 for a youth shelter, $1.9 million for a transportation hub, $900,000 for sewer repairs, and $15 million for a rail project -- all intended to benefit Palin's town, Wasilla, located about 45 miles north of ... Full Story »

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Kenneth L Salzman, PhD
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 by Kenneth L Salzman, PhD - Oct. 1, 2008

The best aspect of the journalism in this article is that it does not go beyond the data and draw conclusions. It points to the contradictions between what the McCain campaign says and what then Mayor and now Governor Palin do. It does open the door for questions regarding the sincerity of Gov Palin's statements in opposition to earmarks. While it describes some of the investigations under way, it does not draw conclusions regarding the Governor's involvement.

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