Sarah Palin Accused Of Over Billing Taxpayers

September 9. 2008

Sarah Palin

Sarah Palin, Republican John McCain’s running mate in the 2008 Presidential election, has been accused of billing Alaska taxpayers for 312 travel nights that she spent at home. Uh oh, much like Lucy, somebody has, "Some explaining to do."

Sarah Palin 'billed taxpayers for 312 nights spent at home'

Scandal: Sarah Palin has been accused of billing taxpayers for 312 nights spent in her own home

A new political crisis has erupted around Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin after evidence she billed taxpayers for 312 nights spent in her own home emerged.

The Alaska governor charged the state a 'per diem' allowance that added up to $16,951 (£9,611) for the 312 nights during her first 19 months in office, claimed the Washington Post.

The allowance is intended to cover meals and incidental expenses while travelling on state business.

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