Palin billed state for nights spent in her own home

[Popeye]

Maybe someone could explain to me just how actions like this make Caribou Barbie a reformer or maverick.

ANCHORAGE, Sept. 8 -- Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has billed taxpayers for 312 nights spent in her own home during her first 19 months in office, charging a "per diem" allowance intended to cover meals and incidental expenses while traveling on state business.

Here are some more interesting details.. she billed the state $25,000 for expenses related to her daughters. She also was reimbursed for attending a basketball game. Check this out.. she charged the state over $2,000 for a three-night stay at a $707 per night hotel room in New York City.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/09/08/AR2008090803088.html?hpid=topnews

 

[bododie]

Wow, I gues she's a more seasoned politician than anyone thought, eh? Let's see, a politician using our money for their benefit...say it ain't so!