Palin's Earmarks $453 Million. McCain said She had None! by YourEnchantedGardener .....

Last week, Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain said his running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, hadn't sought earmarks or special-interest spending from Congress, presenting her as a fiscal conservative. But state records show Gov. Palin has asked U.S. taxpayers to fund $453 million in specific Alaska projects over the past two years.

Date:   9/16/2008 6:57:15 AM ( 16 y ago)




September 16, 08
4:57 AM

Palin's Project List
Totals $453 Million
McCain Campaign
Says Record Shows
Drop in Requests
By LAURA MECKLER and JOHN R. WILKE

Last week, Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain
said his running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, hadn't sought earmarks
or special-interest spending from Congress, presenting her
as a fiscal conservative. But state records show Gov.
Palin has asked U.S. taxpayers to fund $453 million
in specific Alaska projects over the past two years.


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