SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Politics : President Barack Obama -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?


To: puborectalis who wrote (29860)9/2/2008 8:27:07 AM
From: ChinuSFO  Respond to of 149317
 
Palin's small town secured big federal funds
As mayor, VP pick obtained millions in funds, a tactic McCain has criticized

By Paul Kane

updated 12:47 a.m. PT, Tues., Sept. 2, 2008
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin employed a lobbying firm to secure almost $27 million in federal earmarks for a town of 6,700 residents while she was its mayor, according to an analysis by an independent government watchdog group.

...contd at msnbc.msn.com