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By Kathleen McCoy
(09/15/08 11:51:12)
Troopergate showdown may be avoided. The Wall Street Journal Washington Wire blog reported Sunday that at least two of the witnesses who received subpoenas Friday plan to testify. This word came after news last week that the Palin administration was threatening to quash the subpoenas.
On Sunday, Annette Kreitzer, Gov. Palin's commissioner of administration, said in a telephone interview that she has agreed to testify, probably as soon as this coming week. "My understanding (is) it's not just me but everyone," Ms. Kreitzer said, clarifying that by "everyone" she meant the four witnesses who worked directly in her unit at the Department of Administration.
Nicki Neal, another witness on the to-be-subpoenaed list, also agreed to speak to investigators without a subpoena.
No word yet on whether Palin's husband, Todd, who also received a subpoena, plans to come forward. His role in her administration gets a close look in The New York Times.
Other people close to the state budget process said Mr. Palin was in the room at times when his wife and aides discussed whether to veto specific items in the capital-spending budget, including money to improve the harbor in Mr. Palin's hometown, Dillingham. Money for the harbor project was approved....
All the news for the Last Frontier
By Kathleen McCoy
(09/15/08 11:51:12)
Troopergate showdown may be avoided. The Wall Street Journal Washington Wire blog reported Sunday that at least two of the witnesses who received subpoenas Friday plan to testify. This word came after news last week that the Palin administration was threatening to quash the subpoenas.
On Sunday, Annette Kreitzer, Gov. Palin's commissioner of administration, said in a telephone interview that she has agreed to testify, probably as soon as this coming week. "My understanding (is) it's not just me but everyone," Ms. Kreitzer said, clarifying that by "everyone" she meant the four witnesses who worked directly in her unit at the Department of Administration.
Nicki Neal, another witness on the to-be-subpoenaed list, also agreed to speak to investigators without a subpoena.
No word yet on whether Palin's husband, Todd, who also received a subpoena, plans to come forward. His role in her administration gets a close look in The New York Times.
Other people close to the state budget process said Mr. Palin was in the room at times when his wife and aides discussed whether to veto specific items in the capital-spending budget, including money to improve the harbor in Mr. Palin's hometown, Dillingham. Money for the harbor project was approved....
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http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/14/us/polit...agewanted=print
September 14, 2008
Active Role for Palin’s Husband in Alaska Government
By WILLIAM YARDLEY
ANCHORAGE — In voting to issue a subpoena to Todd Palin in an investigation of the firing of the Alaska public safety commissioner, state lawmakers on Friday signaled that Mr. Palin, the husband of Gov. Sarah Palin, might have played a central role in one of the most contentious episodes of her governorship.
While that suggestion goes beyond the image presented of Mr. Palin during the Republican convention as a blue-collar family man and sportsman, it echoes a widely held understanding among lawmakers, state employees and lobbyists about Mr. Palin’s heavy engagement in state government.
In the small circle of advisers close to the governor, these people say, Mr. Palin is among the closest, and he plays an unpaid but central role in many aspects of the administration of Ms. Palin, the Republican nominee for vice president.
Mr. Palin’s involvement in the governor’s office has prompted an irreverent quip by some capital staff members when decisions are to be made that might affect the governor: “What would Todd do?”
Mr. Palin has encouraged lawmakers to support his wife’s agenda, helped her review budget items and polish speeches, surprised some lawmakers by sitting in on meetings and received copies of top administration staff e-mail messages...
September 14, 2008
Active Role for Palin’s Husband in Alaska Government
By WILLIAM YARDLEY
ANCHORAGE — In voting to issue a subpoena to Todd Palin in an investigation of the firing of the Alaska public safety commissioner, state lawmakers on Friday signaled that Mr. Palin, the husband of Gov. Sarah Palin, might have played a central role in one of the most contentious episodes of her governorship.
While that suggestion goes beyond the image presented of Mr. Palin during the Republican convention as a blue-collar family man and sportsman, it echoes a widely held understanding among lawmakers, state employees and lobbyists about Mr. Palin’s heavy engagement in state government.
In the small circle of advisers close to the governor, these people say, Mr. Palin is among the closest, and he plays an unpaid but central role in many aspects of the administration of Ms. Palin, the Republican nominee for vice president.
Mr. Palin’s involvement in the governor’s office has prompted an irreverent quip by some capital staff members when decisions are to be made that might affect the governor: “What would Todd do?”
Mr. Palin has encouraged lawmakers to support his wife’s agenda, helped her review budget items and polish speeches, surprised some lawmakers by sitting in on meetings and received copies of top administration staff e-mail messages...
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