Palin bills state for nights at home, kids' travel

Seeded on Tue Sep 9, 2008 12:18 AM EDT (msnbc.com)

Seeded by Thomas, Illinois (Clipped by Jopa)

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin 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 expenses while traveling on state business.

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