Sarah Palin finishes 400-page memoir, 'Going Rogue,' to be released Nov. 17September 30th, 2009 Palin finishes memoir, 'Going Rogue,' out Nov. 17NEW YORK — That was fast.
True fan pays $63,500 for dinner with Sarah PalinSeptember 18th, 2009 Fan pays $63,500 for dinner with PalinANCHORAGE, Alaska — A true fan of former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is paying $63,500 to have dinner with her. Cathy Maples of Huntsville, Ala., on Friday won the dinner in an Internet auction, which was a benefit for a charity that aids wounded veterans.
Disabled American Veterans encourages online participation in online 'Million Claims March'September 15th, 2009 DAV seeks participates in online 'march'WASHINGTON — The Disabled American Veterans service organization is encouraging veterans and others to march in Washington — online at least. In what it dubs the "Million Claims March," the advocacy group is using social networking sites to encourage veterans to participate online in chats starting Tuesday about the backlog in disability claims at the Veterans Affairs Department and other veterans issues.
Dinner with Palin part of celebrity auction; opening bid is $25,000September 4th, 2009 Dinner with Palin part of charity auctionANCHORAGE, Alaska — Want to have dinner with former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin? Plan on writing a big check.
Obama tells VFW that veterans' health care not impacted by overhaul he has championedAugust 17th, 2009 Obama: VA care not affected by health overhaulPHOENIX — President Barack Obama says a proposed overhaul of the nation's health care system is not going to change how veterans get their medical services. Obama on Monday told a convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars that no one in Washington is talking about taking away their benefits.
Palin makes weekend public appearance in Alaska after laying low since resignationAugust 3rd, 2009 Palin speaks at gun collectors' functionANCHORAGE, Alaska — Sarah Palin made a weekend public appearance after keeping a low profile since she resigned as Alaska governor July 26. The former GOP vice presidential candidate gave a speech on Second Amendment rights Saturday night at a banquet in Anchorage.
Palin tweet: Family packing up at governor's mansion a week before resignationJuly 19th, 2009 Palin gears up to leave Alaska governor's mansionANCHORAGE, Alaska — Resigning Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she and her husband are packing their family's possessions at the governor's mansion in Juneau, the state capital.
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.
Will she or won't she? Palin may not attend GOP fundraiser over lack of speaking roleJune 8th, 2009 Palin still uncommitted for GOP fundraiserWASHINGTON — Will Sarah Palin be one of the Republican stars or a no-show?
GOP leaders planning for Monday night's major fundraiser weren't sure whether the Alaska governor and 2008 vice presidential nominee — initially invited to give the keynote address — would attend the event even though she was in Washington. It's the latest twist in an unusual public dispute between Palin and congressional leaders who run the GOP's fundraising committees.
White House correspondent's dinner gives Obama chance to jab at Washington establishmentMay 10th, 2009 Chance for Obama to jab at DC's establishmentWASHINGTON — It's a chance for President Barack Obama to jab at the Washington establishment and perhaps chide his critics. The White House Correspondents' Association's annual black-tie dinner got underway Saturday night with a mix of politicians, celebrities and journalists attending.
Flooding forces Alaska gov to nix East Coast trip, including White House Correspondents DinnerMay 8th, 2009 Palin to skip White House Correspondents DinnerJUNEAU, Alaska — Flooding in her home state has forced Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to cancel an appearance at the White House Correspondents Dinner.
White House Correspondents' Association annual dinner donating to charity, scholarshipsMay 5th, 2009 Journalist dinner proceeds going to charityWASHINGTON — Proceeds from the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner Saturday will help feed the hungry as well as funding journalism scholarships as the group has traditionally done, the press association announced. In recognition of hard times in the country, the association will skip formal dessert for the 2,700 dinner guests and donate the money saved, $13,140, to the Washington-based charity So Others Might Eat.
Anchorage woman files ethics complaint against Palin for PAC work, traveling outside AlaskaApril 23rd, 2009 Palin's office: Ethics complaints 'ridiculous'ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's office says she's being victimized by ridiculous ethics complaints.
Johnny Depp tops dinner date wish list pollMarch 26th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actor Johnny Depp has topped a WWF poll for being the star most women would love to share a candlelit dinner with. The 'Pirates Of The Caribbean' actor was first choice in the poll to find the most popular celebrity dates, with women choosing him as their favourite fantasy companion beating George Clooney into second place, reports contactmusic.com.
New Zealand PM to auction arm cast for charityJanuary 28th, 2009 WELLINGTON - A cast worn by New Zealand Prime Minister John Key on his broken arm will be auctioned for charity, New Zealand media reported Thursday. Key said Wednesday that he will put the cast on the TradeMe website and the money it fetches will go to a charity in Solomon Islands, the reports said.