Palin Took Per Diem To Stay At Home

"We cover the expenses of anyone who's conducting state business. I can't imagine kids could be doing that." -Kim Garnero, Alaska State Finance Director

"It was quite the little scandal. I gave a direction to all my commissioners if they were ever in their house, whether it was Juneau or elsewhere, they were not to get a per diem because, clearly, it is and it looks like a scam -- you pay yourself to live at home." - Tony Knowles, Alaska Governor, 1994-2000