The Iowa Independent - Latest Comments in More on Sarah Palin from the ground in Alaskahttp://iowaindependent.disqus.com/Iowa's top online-only news outletenSat, 06 Sep 2008 13:38:26 -0000Re: More on Sarah Palin from the ground in Alaskahttp://iowaindependent.com/5097/more-on-sarah-palin-from-the-ground-in-alaska#comment-2186410Palin also knew how to work the earmark system. In 2000, while mayor of Wasilla, she approved the hiring of Steven W. Silver, a federal lobbyist who had served on Sen. Ted Stevens’ staff. Over the course of three years, Silver secured $26 million for projects in the small town 45 miles northeast of Anchorage. Palin has already requested $197.8 million in earmarks for next year, according Stevens’ website.<br><br><br>She sure sounds like a outsider. Now about that Troopergate.LOLprimusSat, 06 Sep 2008 13:38:26 -0000