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Published 3/19/2009 by laurkorn at CNN Political Ticker

Palin will only accept federal stimulus money for 'job-ready' projects. WASHINGTON (CNN) - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin will reject almost half of the federal stimulus money available to her state, her office said Thursday. "We will request federal stimulus funds for capital projects that will create new jobs and expand the economy," Palin said in a statement. [...] (link)

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