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Old 10-11-2008, 07:23 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Re: Palin abused power in firing, Alaska panel finds

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The inquiry looked into her dismissal of Public Safety Commissioner Walter Monegan, who said he lost his job because he resisted pressure to fire a state trooper involved in a bitter divorce and custody battle with the governor's sister. Palin says Monegan was fired as part of a legitimate budget dispute.
Monegan's firing was lawful, the report found, but Palin let the family grudge influence her decision-making — even if it was not the sole reason Monegan was dismissed.
He wasn't fired ... he resigned. Because of the abuse of power.

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