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To: Bridge Player who wrote (259246)	7/29/2008 12:38:46 AM
From: Snowshoe	Respond to of 793834

>>I can understand their desire for stable tax rates. But when have they ever been stable?<< The 1964 Minnesota Taconite Amendment is a great example. The entire state was plastered with signs and bumper stickers that said "Vote Yes: Taconite Amendment". I'll bet DMA remembers this... Resurgence in Bunyan Country time.com >>But if high energy prices are creating a negative effect on the national economy, should they not develop these reserves ASAP?<< Exxon claims that the pipeline is not economically viable at the current time. I'm no lover of Exxon, but I suspect that may be true. >>It seems that Sarah Palin doesn't have any conflicts about supporting what she perceives to be the interests of the citizens of Alaska. Which, I believe, accounts for her huge popularity there.<< Unfortunately she's developed her own "troopergate" scandal in the last few weeks, and it's really damaged her credibility... Panel OKs probe of Monegan firing Last Modified: July 28th, 2008 03:12 PM JUNEAU - Lawmakers will hire someone within a week to investigate whether Gov. Sarah Palin abused her power in firing former Public Safety Commissioner Walt Monegan. The Legislative Council today approved $100,000 for the investigation. The committee wants to find out whether Palin was angry at Monegan for not firing an state trooper who went through a messy divorce with Palin's sister. more: adn.com