Palin dinner fetches $63,500 for charity benefiting wounded veteransSeptember 18th, 2009 Palin dinner brings in $63,500 for charityANCHORAGE, Alaska — A chance to have dinner with former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin has swelled the coffers of an organization that aids wounded veterans. The top bid for dinner with Palin, the former Alaska governor, was $63,500.
Early estimates show direct cost of Palin resignation at least $40,000September 4th, 2009 Palin resignation costs Alaska at least $40,000ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Early estimates put the cost of Sarah Palin's midterm resignation as Alaska governor at a minimum of $40,000, not including a special legislative session partly linked to her departure. The preliminary figures obtained by The Associated Press through a public records request show it cost the state almost $14,100 for the July 26 swearing-in ceremony of new Gov.
Alaska lawmakers start special session to consider override of Palin vetoAugust 10th, 2009 Alaska lawmakers begin special sessionANCHORAGE, Alaska —The Alaska Legislature voted to override former Gov. Sarah Palin's veto of roughly $28 million in federal stimulus funds intended for energy projects during a special session Monday.
Just 1 in 4 Americans see Palin as their favouriteJuly 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Less than one in four Americans hold a favourable view of Alaska's outgoing governor Sarah Palin, a new CBS News poll has found. According to the survey, just 23 percent view Palin favourably, while 37 percent hold an unfavourable view of the former Republican vice presidential nominee.
Bad weather stops visit by Alaska Gov. Palin to ValdezJuly 13th, 2009 Bad weather stops Palin visit to ValdezVALDEZ, Alaska — Officials say bad weather has caused Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to cancel a visit to Valdez.
Sarah Palin says says she's a fighter, keeping options open for return to public serviceJuly 7th, 2009 Palin: Not a quitter; keeping options on the tableANCHORAGE, Alaska — Sarah Palin says she's not a quitter, she's a fighter, and she hasn't ruled out re-entering public life someday. The Alaska governor told CNN in a segment shown Tuesday that "all options are on the table."
Speaking in fishing waders from the town of Dillingham, she says her administration has been paralyzed by fending off frivolous lawsuits and she's taken the right path for her state.
Alaska's lieutenant governor says Palin cited toll of ethics complaints in decision to quitJuly 5th, 2009 Official: Palin cited toll of ethics complaintsWASHINGTON — The official in line to be Alaska governor when Sarah Palin resigns this month says she talked to him about the toll that ethics investigations has taken on her. Alaska Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell says Palin cited the millions of dollars being spent to deal with document requests and other matters.
Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell plans to run for governor's seat inherited from outgoing PalinJuly 4th, 2009 Palin's replacement wants full termANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Republican inheriting the job as Alaska governor from resigning Sarah Palin plans to seek a full term in office in 2010. Palin spokesman David Murrow says Lt.
Sarah Palin Set To Leave Office This MonthJuly 4th, 2009 A survey conducted regarding the surprise resignation of Gov. Sarah Palin spurned up strong reactions from the citizens of Alaska.
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin visits Alaska-based National Guard troops in KosovoJune 26th, 2009 Alaska governor visits troops in KosovoANCHORAGE, Alaska — Gov. Sarah Palin is visiting U.S.
Sarah Palin eyeing bigger game than Alaska Gov run in 2010?June 24th, 2009 LONDON - Amid growing speculation that Sarah Palin will not seek re-election as Alaska Governor in 2010, many Republicans and Democrats across the state have begun eyeing running for the post. No candidate, including Palin, has yet filed papers with the Alaska Public Offices Commission.
State personnel board dismisses ethics complaint against Alaska Gov. Sarah PalinMay 9th, 2009 Ethics complaint against Palin dismissedANCHORAGE, Alaska — Another ethics complaint against Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has been dismissed.
Aide says Alaska Governor Sarah Palin will accept most federal stimulus fundsApril 29th, 2009 Aide says Gov. Palin will OK most stimulus fundsANCHORAGE, Alaska — A spokeswoman for Sarah Palin says the Alaska governor is going to accept most federal stimulus funds.
Supporters of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin set up fund to help pay legal debtsApril 24th, 2009 Palin supporters set up legal defense fundANCHORAGE, Alaska — Supporters of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin have set up a fund to help her pay off more than $500,000 in legal fees incurred while defending herself against ethics complaints.
McCain dodges on PalinMarch 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Former Republican presidential candidate and Arizona Senator John McCain has said that he would like to see Alaska Governor Sarah Palin compete in the 2012 presidential elections, but chose to avoid making a comment on whether he would support her or not. When NBC's Meet the Press anchor David Gregory asked McCain if he would like to see Alaska Gov.