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To: JohnM who wrote (83068)	9/10/2008 1:50:41 AM
From: Cogito	Respond to of 541912

>>What's the metaphor? What movie character is she like? Some iconic phony, yes. It's on the tip of my tongue but I can't place it. Help me with this.<< John - He may be referring to Elmer Gantry. In any case, I hope he's right about the media starting to come around to the gigantic hoax that the McCain campaign is trying to pull off. - Allen

To: JohnM who wrote (83068)	9/11/2008 6:00:47 AM
From: Snowshoe	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 541912

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