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Governor Palin ready for mining education

Alaska's new and old leaders make miners' convention their first port of call after the mid-term elections, promise support

Alaska's governor-elect, Republican Sarah Palin, made the annual miners' convention in Anchorage the venue for her first official engagement after the election, promising to listen to the industry as she selects her advisors. Palin's predecessor, Frank Murkowski, gave strong support to the mining industry, including initiating the Roads to Resources program, but lost valuable employees at the Depa...

 

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