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Title: Palin Per Diem, Travel Expenses Scrutinized
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The Wash Post
URL Source: http://voices.washingtonpost.com/wa ... _per_diem_travel_expenses.html
Published: Sep 9, 2008
Author: Wash Post
Post Date: 2008-09-09 17:47:06 by a vast rightwing conspirator
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Views: 159
Comments: 9
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin used a government "per diem" allowance to charge the state for more than 300 nights spent at home (graphic) and spent another $43,490 on travel for her children and husband, The Post's James V. Grimaldi and Karl Vick report today. Many of the trips (graphic) were to ferry her children and husband from their hometown of Wasilla to the state capital of Juneau, which is 600 miles away, The Post reported. Palin's spokeswoman, Sharon Leighow, said the expenses are not unusual, noting that each of Palin's five children could have claimed a per diem expense and that Palin often did not seek out reimbursement for meals. Palin has spent far less on travel than her predecessor, former Gov. Frank Murkowski, who spent $463,000 on travel in 2006. Palin spent $93,000 last year, records show. The GOP vice-presidential candidate has used her relatively cheap travel expenses (and her decision to try selling Murkowski's $2.7 million corporate jet on eBay) as a testament to her frugality. The New York Times noted, however, that the jet didn't sell on eBay and was later sold to an Alaskan businessman at a $600,000 loss.
Palin Per Diem, Travel Expenses Scrutinized
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This is great. Does this mean that if we elect Sarah president we can all charge our employer for spending time at home? Sarah!!!! Sarah!!!! USA!!!! USA!!! :)))
Antiparty - find out why, think about 'how'
It means that all of the old, blind, doddering geezers in the Senate keep mistaking her for an "available" lobbyist. As long as she keeps away from Ted Kennedy and Christopher Dodd she's got a chance to survive 4 years unscathed.
So, you are a gun grasping republicant?
You know, her charging the government $60 for spending the night at home it reminds me of Hillary deducting $1 for each pair of her hubby's underwear she was donating to charities. It's only worse. Now, seriously, you try to charge your employer $$ for spending time at home and you see what happens. I live 75 miles from office but if I dared expense my nights spent at home or even the gas I burn commuting to and from office, they would probably advise me to see a psychiatrist. And that would be the BEST outcome.
Antiparty - find out why, think about 'how'
I AM bitter and clinging to my religion, but I reject the Republican tyranny established by Lincoln. I'm a conservative bohemian capitalist. And I shoot Bambi's parents.
With the power go the perks. The peasants are to be grateful to have cold porridge over a barren hearth.
Come on... she was charging SIXTY LOUSY DOLLARS for a night spent at home. That's PATHETIC. Don't you agree?
Antiparty - find out why, think about 'how'
Oh, I agree, I was just being sarcastic in pointing out the difference between the common people and what happens when you achieve a certain level in civic government.
P.S. - I DO charge my employer for my Internet service and my Blackberry bill. :))
Antiparty - find out why, think about 'how'
#2. To: a vast rightwing conspirator (#1)
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#3. To: X-15 (#2)
As long as she keeps away from Ted Kennedy and Christopher Dodd she's got a chance to survive 4 years unscathed.
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#6. To: a vast rightwing conspirator (#4)
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