Palin wants Begich to resign?

Monday, April 6th, 2009

Okay, here’s what I don’t get.  First of all, I’m an Alaskan at heart.  I grew up in Alaska, it’s what I identify with, and why I like Oregon (where I live now) so much.  But the big difference between Oregon and Alaska is politics.  Politics is something WAY different in Alaska; until you’ve experienced [...]

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Update on Palin’s per diem scandal

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

When you go through Alaska’s FY2008 budget, there is a nice little section that talks about travel.  Specifically, the State is trying to save money on Medicaid, and has put into the budget this statement:
It is the intent of the legislature that the Department continues to aggressively pursue
Medicaid cost containment initiatives. Efforts should continue where [...]

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Come on, Palin!

Thursday, September 4th, 2008

Oh man.  Sarah, you and I are both Alaskans.  Both of us moved to Alaska and grew up there.  And though I moved out, I still consider Alaska to be where my family is from, where a majority of my family still is, and holds a special place in my heart.
One thing about Alaskans.  We [...]

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