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Stevens: Wife Was in Charge of House

Sen. testifies that he asked for all renovation bills, and thought he paid for everything

By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 17, 2008 1:26 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Ted Stevens was out of the loop on his home renovation, preferring to let his wife handle financial details, the Hill reports. In testimony today in Washington, the senator said he was only at the cabin for two days in 2000 while renovations were ongoing. He also said he thought all bills were paid, detailing loans and cash he obtained to pay for the work.

“What goes on in the house is Catherine's business,” Stevens said, referring to his wife, who was at home in Alaska while he was in Washington. “What goes on outside in the house is my business. She got all the bills, and paid all the bills.”

Stevens and his daughters arrive in court today.
Stevens and his daughters arrive in court today.   (AP Photo)
Stevens leaves the federal court in Washington yesterday
Stevens leaves the federal court in Washington yesterday   (AP Photo)
In this artist's rendering, Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, answers questions from his defense attorney today in Washington.
In this artist's rendering, Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, answers questions from his defense attorney today in Washington.   (AP Photo)
The scene in court yesterday.
The scene in court yesterday.   (AP Photo)
A campaign sign for Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, is seen in the yard across the street from Stevens' home in Girdwood, Alaska.
A campaign sign for Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, is seen in the yard across the street from Stevens' home in Girdwood, Alaska.   (AP Photo)
Ted Stevens' home in Girdwood, Alaska. Stevens' corruption trial continues in Washington.
Ted Stevens' home in Girdwood, Alaska. Stevens' corruption trial continues in Washington.   (AP Photo)
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