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To: JohnM who wrote (83068)	9/11/2008 6:00:47 AM
From: Snowshoe	Read Replies (1) of 541778

Congressional earmarks lose luster for Alaska - IMAGE: State's reputation for wealth helps drive decision to reduce requests for federal funds. Editor's note: Originally published 12/10/07) The Palin administration, citing a need to improve the state's credibility, plans to ask Alaska's congressional delegation for far fewer earmarks in the coming year. "We really want to skinny it down," said Karen Rehfeld, Gov. Sarah Palin's budget chief. Rehfeld recently wrote a memo to all state commissioners telling them that to "enhance the state's credibility," federal earmark requests for money should be only for the most compelling needs. They should have a strong national purpose, Rehfeld told the commissioners, not just to fill funding gaps in the state's budget. more: adn.com

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