"In Alaska, 2 titans of politics in peril; Corruption alleged as election looms" by Kim Murphy, Los Angeles Times | August 21, 2008
FAIRBANKS, Alaska - Together, they have helped build one of the nation's wealthiest states out of an unruly territory, pushing foreign fishing fleets out of Alaskan waters, opening the way to oil development on the North Slope, and using their considerable power from decades on Capitol Hill to funnel billions of dollars of federal money into roads, schools, hospitals, and rural development.
But the two men who once were considered unbeatable now face bruising fights in Tuesday's primary election that could put their once solidly Republican congressional seats up for grabs. Both have been caught up in a long- running federal investigation that has already seen three GOP state lawmakers, the former governor's chief of staff, and three others convicted on corruption charges.
Many Republicans across the state have rallied to the politicians' defense, arguing that the state risks losing their proven ability to deliver billions of dollars in federal grants and projects for Alaska.
Translation: Alaskan Republicans don't give a fuck about RIPPING OFF the lower 48! As long as THEY GET THEIR LOOT!!
Ron Paul was right: Everybody loots everybody in America, and we all lose!!!
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