$150,000 Sarah Palin shopping spree pronounced legalWASHINGTON - The purchase of 150,000 dollars worth of clothes for former Republican Vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin and her family has been cleared by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). Adviser tried to convince Palin to retire Hillary’s prez campaign debtWASHINGTON - A Washington-area Democratic donor and onetime adviser to Sarah Palin, urged the conservative Alaska governor to use her political action committee to help retire the presidential campaign debt of Hillary Clinton, who is now the US Secretary of State. Sarah Palin defends ‘liberal target’ Miss CaliforniaWASHINGTON - Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has defended controversy laden Miss California Carrie Prejean against “the liberal onslaught of malicious attacks.” White House correspondent’s dinner gives Obama chance to jab at Washington establishmentWASHINGTON — It’s a chance for President Barack Obama to jab at the Washington establishment and perhaps chide his critics. Alaska panel dismisses complaint against Palin’s comments on mine pollution measureANCHORAGE, Alaska — A state panel has dismissed a complaint that accused Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin of breaking election law by taking a public position on a mining ballot initiative days before the vote. State personnel board dismisses ethics complaint against Alaska Gov. Sarah PalinANCHORAGE, Alaska — Another ethics complaint against Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has been dismissed. Ice jams on rivers flood Alaska communities, knock several buildings off foundationFAIRBANKS, Alaska — Ice jams caused flooding on Alaska’s Yukon River on Wednesday, inundating the city of Eagle while floating ice chunks the size of homes knocked several buildings off their foundations. Joe the Plumber calls gays ‘queer’ but says marriage should be left up to statesNEW YORK — Samuel Wurzelbacher, the Ohio man hailed as “Joe the Plumber” by Republican John McCain’s presidential campaign last year, said he believes gays are “queer” and said he won’t allow them near his children. Ice jam breaks in flooded Alaska town, leaving behind wrecked buildings and muddy streetsEAGLE, Alaska — An ice jam near a tiny Alaska village that caused heavy flooding and knocked several buildings off their foundations has broken, allowing the swollen Yukon River to recede, authorities said. Joe the Plumber calls gays ‘queers’ but says marriage should be left up to statesNEW YORK — Samuel Wurzelbacher, the Ohio man hailed as “Joe the Plumber” by Republican John McCain’s presidential campaign last year, said he believes gays are “queer” and said he won’t allow them near his children. Flooding forces Alaska gov to nix East Coast trip, including White House Correspondents DinnerJUNEAU, Alaska — Flooding in her home state has forced Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to cancel an appearance at the White House Correspondents Dinner. Bristol Palin, Levi Johnston agree to jointly raise their son TrippNEW YORK - After the much-publicized fight between Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston, it has now emerged that the two of them have agreed to jointly raise their son Tripp. Bristol Palin, in NY for teen pregnancy town hall meeting, says abstinence is best choiceNEW YORK — Unwed mother Bristol Palin says abstinence is a realistic way for teens to avoid unwanted pregnancy and says if she could do it all over again, she would’ve waited to have sex. Cha-ching! Federal stimulus provides not only boon for public but PR bounty for politiciansBOSTON — The federal stimulus package isn’t just a boon to many of the country’s citizens and industries. It’s also a gift for politicians. Unwed mother Bristol Palin, governor’s daughter, joining teen pregnancy prevention campaignANCHORAGE, Alaska — Unwed mother Bristol Palin is going to take part in a national campaign to help raise awareness for teen pregnancy prevention. National Rifle Association to honour Palin with special Alaska-themed assault rifleWASHINGTON - The National Rifle Association Foundation will presentAlaska Governor and Senator John McCain’s running mate Sarah Palin with a military-style assault weapon next week. Alaska Gov. Palin supports initiative to require parental consent for teens seeking abortionANCHORAGE, Alaska — Gov. Sarah Palin says she’ll sign a petition aimed at letting Alaska voters decide whether girls under 18 should be required to notify their parents before getting abortions. Alaska Governor Palin receives deluge of ethics complaintsWASHINGTON - Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has been inundated by ethics complaints, most of them filed against her after she agreed to become Senator John McCain’s running mate in last year’s presidential elections. GOP group launches first of several listening tours to rebrand sagging party imageWASHINGTON — With its party struggling to define itself, a group of prominent Republicans launched a listening tour Saturday in a bid to boost the GOP’s sagging image and regroup for future elections. Republican leaders assemble groups to counter ‘party of no’ label Democrats have appliedWASHINGTON — Republican political figures in recent days announced policy programs to challenge President Barack Obama’s agenda and to counter perceptions that the GOP is a listless, leaderless “party of no.” Aide says Alaska Governor Sarah Palin will accept most federal stimulus fundsANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin will sign bills accepting most of the federal stimulus funds available to the state, her spokeswoman said Tuesday. Aide says Alaska Governor Sarah Palin will accept most federal stimulus fundsANCHORAGE, Alaska — A spokeswoman for Sarah Palin says the Alaska governor is going to accept most federal stimulus funds. New complaint alleges Palin’s legal defense fund violates Alaska’s ethics lawsANCHORAGE, Alaska — An ethics complaint filed Monday against Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin claims the legal defense fund formed last week to challenge such claims is an ethics violation itself. Michelle Obama to show her force in bio-comicWASHINGTON - Michelle Obama is set to grace the cover of a biographical comic book. The First Lady will feature in the Female Force: Michelle Obama “as she secures her place in American history”. Supporters of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin set up fund to help pay legal debtsANCHORAGE, Alaska — Supporters of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin have set up a fund to help her pay off more than $500,000 in legal fees incurred while defending herself against ethics complaints. Palin’s campaign adviser now wants to make babiesNEW YORK - Nicolle Wallace, the campaign adviser of Sarah Palin, is through with politics. Wallace, who was blamed for Palin’s notorious 150,000-dollar clothes-shopping spree, told Marie Claire: “My professional life will never involve working on a campaign again.” Sarah Palin considered aborting fifth childNEW YORK - Alaska Governor Sarah Palin admitted having considered abortion when she was pregnant with her fifth child. Two-thirds of Americans trust ObamaWASHINGTON - Two-thirds Americans fully trust President Barack Obama’s ability to take right decision for the problems faced by the United States, according to a poll. McCain fails to name Palin in GOP star listNEW YORK - Former Republican presidential candidate John McCain seems convinced that his former running mate Sarah Palin is not in a list of dynamic governors in the country. Eminem to front 2009 MTV Movie AwardsNEW YORK - Comeback star Eminem will front the 2009 MTV Movie Awards to be held in California on May 31. |