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Palin Rejects a Third of Stimulus Cash

Critics say Alaska gov. is turning down funds to further national political career

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Mar 20, 2009 5:41 AM CDT

(Newser) – Sarah Palin is refusing to accept almost a third of stimulus funds offered to Alaska, the Anchorage Daily News reports. The governor—who can be overruled by the state legislature—says the funds, including $170 million for education, would expand government, but critics charge that... Read full story »

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Palin Rejects a Third of Stimulus Cash

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