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JUNEAU - After moving forward on just one of the items on Governor Sean Parnell's special session proclamation, the senate adjourned Sine Die Thursday afternoon. The decision came after Parnell pulled his controversial oil and gas tax bill from the session call Wednesday evening. A human trafficking bill had already been approved and sent to the governor's desk, and legislation promoting development of an in-state gasline remained mired in committee. While a spokeswoman for Parnell said the governor was "extremely disappointed" in the senate's lack of progress on gasline legislation, Senate President Gary Stevens said the body grew frustrated by Parnell's lack of information and unwillingness to prioritize oil tax issues. Lawmakers wanted answers from the administration, he said, not sound bites from producers. "We are apparently being blamed for asking tough questions, but that's our job, and his administration's job is to answer those tough questions," Stevens said. "There are billions and billions of dollars at stake here." By removing oil taxes from the special session call, senators said Parnell had effectively nullified the entire thing, but house members begged to differ. "You know, I feel that if the other body didn't think he should have taken the bill off the call, they had every right, in my mind, to continue to work on that bill," said Representative Mike Chenault. State law requires the senate reconvene if the house does not also adjourn within three days. Representatives said they plan on caucusing Friday morning to explore their options.
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Anonymous said on Friday, Apr 27 at 12:46 PM
yeah word is no one wants " that woman " to have anything...even if it is legal...more pals of Palin! Gosh that courtroom is goon a be packed eh Palin? Don't steal - the government hates competition...
89056575Anonymous said on Friday, Apr 27 at 11:27 AM
Redlight King - Bullet in my Hand...need ammo???
89049953Anonymous said on Friday, Apr 27 at 11:13 AM
Palin has been stalking the kid since returning to Alaska...latest is Erik and Darrin...they cover for Palin and help anyone make life miserable for the kid...problem is the kid has watchers too...the federal kind I heard...hope they all get caught...latest is Ashbrener law firm covering for someone who passed away...word is the person left everything to the kid...and the family hired Ashbrener to cover it up...more tanning sessions with Sarah or Sally eh?
89048794Anonymous said on Friday, Apr 27 at 10:50 AM
that is nothing compared to what they did to the kid that the BF of Chuck Heath adopted.They crucified and robbed this kid of life, liberty and peruse of happiness. They took the trust fund Levi said was HUGE...it's appalling that Parnell keeps covering for Palin...what a sick bunch they are...hope the federal agencies investigate them!
89046573Anonymous said on Friday, Apr 27 at 10:44 AM
haha! Yeah the Heaths and Palins did some damage to folks allright...yikes...and they got away with it.. so far anyways...but the feds are doing some digging and Washington DC is in route...Senators are asking questions about actions taken? Abuse of Power continues in the name of God right Parnell?
89046054Anonymous said on Friday, Apr 27 at 10:40 AM
Nickleback - This Means War...how's Palins daddy doing? dick jumping out the pants these days?
89045694Anonymous said on Friday, Apr 27 at 10:02 AM
Cry Baby Captain goes back to Palin...I couldn't do it...she screams WHY NOT???
89042426Anonymous said on Friday, Apr 27 at 7:53 AM
Did you hear them THREATEN that IF the tax cuts are not passed...well there is other investments elsewhere...besides doesn't the oil belong to the natives...so let the Native Corporation take over...
89028674Oil Tax said on Thursday, Apr 26 at 10:24 PM
If they don't like it, leave. Simple as that. Leave the state. I'm going to bet they won't. They sunk a chunk in Libery and a other igs they are going to have to pay fines on for using non US transports. Sell all thier rights to the fields and leave. I bet someone will love to take over. If oil companies want more money fill the pipeline. They will make billions off filling it. If BP left before they killed another worker it would be too soon.
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