Homeland Security pays dividends for Alaska

By G.W. Schulz

Sarah Palin promotes the self-reliance of her state, but she doesn’t mention the mobile command communications vehicle, bought with federal

Excerpts from this story referencing "Wasilla":

"… attacks.Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin’s hometown of Wasilla, where she was mayor from 1996 to 2002, has benefited immensely from the a …"

"… rom 1996 to 2002, has benefited immensely from the anti-terrorism bonanza. Wasilla, with a population of 7,028, has acquired a surveillance system for its wa …"

"… York and $70 more than for each California resident.Between 2003 and 2007, Wasilla received at least $1.4 million in homeland security grants, including $987 …"

"… eland security grants.Using $244,500 in funding from the 2005 grant cycle, Wasilla constructed a 100-foot tall communications tower for its small police forc …"

Despite promises, some rape victims stuck paying exam bills

By Ben Protess and Emily Witt

Rape victim often saddled with medical and testing bills to aid the crime-solving process

Excerpts from this story referencing "Wasilla":

"… ce companies up to $1,200 for forensic exams  - including the town of Wasilla where vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin was mayor from 1996 to 2002. …"