Re: A Crying Shame

["Robert L Bass" <Sales@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

"G. Morgan" wrote:
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> So, why did she step down?

Perhaps the following explains it:

"Sarah Palin Federal Indictment: Embezzlement Reason For Resignation?
by Jim Brogan

Sarah Palin Indictment - Alaska Governor Sarah Palin reportedly resigned
because of a federal indictment pending in an embezzlement scandal that
allegedly involves her receiving huge financial favors from Spenard Building
Supplies.

If the news is true, the upcoming Sarah Palin indictment would have crippled
her ability to govern effectively.

Her resignation was said to be so sudden that her own children were not aware
she was resigning until they heard her speak the words. Prior to the
announcement, Palin had given every indication that she intended to complete
her tenure as governor, including 36 hours earlier during a meeting with
Senator Mark Begich.

The embezzlement scandal revolves around the large, $12.5 million sports
complex that Sarah Palin pushed through during her last term as Mayor in
Wasilla.

Federal investigators believe the cost of the sports complex was inflated to
provide free building materials and labor for the Palin home being constructed
close by. Both structures, it is said, feature the ?same windows, same wood,
same products.?

The sports complex's architect and contractors reportedly have strong links
and ties to Palin.

Spenard Building Supplies is the largest building supply company in Alaska -
and they were also the supplier and contractor for ex-Senator Ted Stevens
cabin.

Federal investigators have been looking into this since last October and now
indictments on charges of public corruption and embezzlement appear to be
imminent."